Millwall end Spackman's four-month tenure
Nigel Spackman spent just four months at the New Den
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Monday, 25, Sep 2006 09:36
Millwall are searching for a new manager today after Nigel Spackman was relieved of his duties by mutual consent just four months after arriving at the New Den.
The Lions are currently second bottom in League One with just one win from their opening ten games of the season and Saturday's 1-0 home defeat by Northampton condemned them to a fifth straight loss.
Lions chairman Stewart Till explained the decision had been very difficult for both parties as Spackman's "qualities as a man and his vision for Millwall's future were impeccable".
He added: "Unfortunately circumstances have dictated that things have not worked out as either he or we anticipated in the first ten games of the season.
"For a club of Millwall's size and ambitions clearly this has been a cause for concern, and consequently the board have concluded, after discussion with Nigel, that we must seek a different approach.
"Our supporters will understand just how momentous a decision this has been for all of us to take so early in the season. But they will also recognise that the board of directors have to act in the best interests of the football club."
Spackman, previously of Barnsley for nine months in 2001 and Sheffield United for the same short time in 1997/98, added: "Naturally I am very disappointed that results have not gone for us so far this season.
"I am still convinced that in time the squad of players at Millwall are capable of turning things around and moving up the table. In my short time at the Den, I very much enjoyed my association with Millwall and I wish the club all the very best for the future.
"As I stated on a number of occasions, this is a results based business, and time is not on the manager's side when results are not going your way."
Spackman's assistant Willie Donachie will take temporary charge of the team.