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AFC Wimbledon sack manager Terry Brown
League Two side AFC Wimbledon have sacked manager Terry Brown and assistant manager Stuart Cash.
Brown joined the Dons in 2007 and led the club into the Football League in 2011 following three promotions in the space of four seasons.
The Dons have not won since the opening day of the season and have lost their last three league games.
Simon Bassey has been appointed as caretaker manager while the Dons search for a new manager.
Brown, who was the seventh longest-serving manager in England, says he will back on his time at Kingsmeadow with fond memories after guiding the side from the Isthmian League to League Two.
"I will remember five absolutely fantastic years at the club," he said in a statement on the club's website.
"I cannot say I have enjoyed this season as it has not gone well, but my abiding memory will be our three promotions.
"I will never forget having the honour of being the manager who took AFC Wimbledon back into the Football League.
"It is not a time for being despondent about leaving the club, it is time to remember the fantastic times that we have had here."
AFC Wimbledon's finishes under Brown
- 2011-12 - 16th in League Two
- 2010-11 - Second in Blue Square Bet Premier (promoted via play-offs)
- 2009-10 - Eighth in Blue Square Premier
- 2008-09 - First in Blue Square South (promoted)
- 2007-08 - Third in Ryman League Premier Division (promoted via play-offs)
The decision to dismiss Brown and Cash was taken at a meeting of the club's board of directors on Wednesday morning.
AFC Wimbledon chief executive Erik Samuelson added: "This is a terribly sad moment for all of us.
"Terry has been a wonderful manager and a fantastic ambassador for the club since we appointed him over five years ago.
"He and Stuart guided us into the Football League and for that we will be forever grateful.
"On behalf of everyone at the club and all the fans, I'd like to thank them for everything they have done for us."
AFC Wimbledon, who were formed in 2002 when the old Wimbledon FC relocated to Milton Keynes, finished 16th in League Two last season.
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Comment number 81.
diesel00121st September 2012 - 17:46
Great decision by AFC. Terry Brown is out of his depth in League 2. Can't organise the defence and can't get the right players in. Form has been atrocious in the last 9 months or so. He is like Mick McCarthy, Steve Bruce, Iain Dowie in the PL. He is a top non-league manager but not cut out for League life. Time to get someone with League 1 or League 2 experience in.
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banbrotam21st September 2012 - 14:36
As a Bradford fan, it's sad to see him go. He was an opposing Manager, impossible to dislike because he was honest and positive. When we beat you in the Cup last year, there were no excuses - he just praised us. likewise recently. Not many Managers are like that
And when you consider compare him to that ex-Manager at your nearby L2 rivals, there is no comparison
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Flamedon20th September 2012 - 18:38
Releasing Terry Brown seems premature and comes at a time in the club's history where constancy and consolidation seem vital to it's future. It's the It's a short termist decision by the board and he manager deserves the fullest possible opportunity to overturn the situation. Perhaps a mentoring system of first time league managers is something that could have been called for withtin the system?
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Comment number 78.
thekempbrothers20th September 2012 - 16:31
When Terry Brown came to the Club we were playing Hendon +Horsham etc.In 4 seasons he changed that to playing Bradford City + Swindon Town, both of whom had played Premier League football. From rusty old grounds and cold tea from a hut, to majestic stadia like Plymouth Argyle + Port Vale. You have to be a true AFCW fan to appreciate what he did, and I for one will be eternally grateful.
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mr spencer20th September 2012 - 12:36
"I will never forget having the honour of being the manager who took AFC Wimbledon back into the Football League"
Dont get me wrong i like wimbledon and have a lot of time for terry brown but you are not the same club!
best of luck to terry and cashy both top blokes who deserve another shout at league football!
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