EFL manager sacked after ONE GAME as club brutally swing axe after losing opening match of new season
PRESTON have sacked manager Ryan Lowe after just ONE game of the Championship season.
And the club have announced Ched Evans will fill in on the touchline while they find a replacement.
A statement read: "Preston North End can confirm that manager Ryan Lowe has left the club by mutual consent.
"Ryan joined the club in December 2021, leading us to 13th, 12th and 10th-placed finishes in his two and a half seasons as the club’s first team manager.
"Following discussions that took place on Sunday 11th August, it was mutually agreed that now was an appropriate time for a change to be made.
"Ryan leaves with the thanks of everyone at the club for his hard work, dedication and commitment, and we wish him and his family the very best for the future.
"For the two upcoming fixtures against Sunderland and Swansea City this week, Mike Marsh – accompanied by Peter Murphy and Ched Evans – will be in charge of the team.
"Arrangements beyond these two fixtures will be announced next week."
Preston suffered a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United on the opening day of the Championship season.
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