Groves Goes as Gloucester City Make Managerial Change

26 Sep 2021 By Oliver Osborn

Gloucester City co-chairman Alex Petheram has confirmed the club has parted company with manager Paul Groves.

The announcement came shortly after yesterday's 3-0 loss at Gateshead, recording five straight league defeats.

The former AFC Bournemouth and Grimsby Town boss leaves New Meadow Park with the Tigers sitting 20th in Vanarama National League North.

Lee Mansell will take temporary charge of the side.

In a statement, Petheram said: "Owing to recent results, I can confirm this evening that Gloucester City AFC has parted ways with Paul Groves and members of his back room staff. We would like to thank Paul and his team for their hard work whilst with us and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

"In order to provide stability to the club and give ourselves the best possible chance of success moving forwards, we have appointed Lee Mansell as interim manager, taking charge from Monday.

"Lee has the support of everyone at the club and understands the aims and objectives for the season ahead.

"We would like to thank everyone for their continued support".

Where next?

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