David Flitcroft steps down as Bury manager

Football News – David Flitcroft has left his role as Bury manager after going 11 games without a win.

The 42-year-old had been in charge at the Sky Bet League One club for nearly three years and led the Shakers to promotion from League Two in 2015 by finishing third.

Flitcroft’s side lost 5-0 on Tuesday in the FA Cup first round replay at AFC Wimbledon in his last game and had lost seven league games in a row, leaving them 16th in the table. His last win was at MK Dons on September 27.

A statement on Bury’s official website, also confirming assistant manager Ben Futcher’s departure, said: “The board of directors at Bury FC can confirm that David Flitcroft and Ben Futcher have left Bury Football Club with immediate effect.

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