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Cork City have parted ways with manager Neale Fenn after a poor run of results that has left the club on the brink of relegation.
The Turners Cross club is rooted at the bottom of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, and with just five games to go it has parted ways with Fenn, who took over the club in August 2019.
In a statement, Cork said there has been a “mutual agreement with Neale Fenn that will see him resign from his position as first team manager effective immediately” and that assistant manager Joe Gamble has also left.
The Leesiders have won just two games all season and with eight losses in what has been a truncated season, they are two points behind Finn Harps, second from the bottom.
Cork will face the Bohemians on Friday night and Colin Healy, who is currently in charge of the club’s academy, will be in charge of that game and for the rest of the season.
Fenn, who had a successful stint as Longford Town manager, replaced John Cotter in 2019 with the club in a relegation fight and managed to get them to safety.
This week has brought more turmoil to the club, with Daire O’Connor released on Monday as Fenn said he would not have many opportunities to play.
That was despite the midfielder starting against St Patrick’s Athletic 48 hours earlier, before replacing him midway through the first half.
Fenn said he will be watching the Cork battle to avoid the crash: “I am disappointed to leave the club earlier than expected.
“I would like to thank my backroom team and club staff for all their help over the past year and also the fans who welcomed me back to the club last year with open arms.
“It has been a very difficult season for all clubs in the Irish League and I wish Cork City FC all the best for the rest of the season and I will be very attentive to the last five games.”
Chairman Declan Carey said Fenn’s work will pay dividends in the long run.
He added: “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Neale for his service and commitment to the club over the past year. He has helped us achieve important structural changes that will benefit the club in the long run and for that we are grateful.
“Sadly, this year has had a series of shocking events that have derailed many of our plans.
“We are now in a battle to stay in the division. There are 15 points to play and we hope everyone will come together during what will be a very important three-week period for the entire club.”
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