Wilson and Greenwood sacked by Borough

10:20pm Tuesday 17th January 2012 in Non-League By Howard Griggs

Garry Wilson, left, and Nick Greenwood Garry Wilson, left, and Nick Greenwood

Eastbourne Borough have tonight sacked management duo Garry Wilson and Nick Greenwood.

Boss Wilson and head coach Greenwood had been at Priory Lane for 27 years between them.

First team coach Steve Eke has also left the club.

The decision comes after a disappointing run of results with Borough currently 16th in Blue Square Bet south.

Wilson said: “Obviously I’m disappointed it has come to this. I still feel the targets the club had set us as a management team were more than achievable."

Club captain Ben Austin has been placed in caretaker charge until the club make an appointment.

For more reaction see The Argus tomorrow.

Borough fans, post your message of thanks to Garry and Nick below.

Comments(8)

Rooky says...
7:28am Wed 18 Jan 12

Sacked! That is a bit harsh, why not leave under a mutual understanding. Have they done something wrong?

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sussexcoastjim says...
8:31am Wed 18 Jan 12

The only thing that has gone wrong is results. Not all local managers leave under clouds!

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Rooky says...
9:01am Wed 18 Jan 12

No, seriously, have they been sacked or is that the view of the Argus? If they have, I have genuine sympathy for all three of them. Surely the club could have found a way of softening the blow after all the service they have given.

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Hornet75 says...
12:14pm Wed 18 Jan 12

mmm, Steve King to Eastbourne then following his suspension at Lewes and rumours of frequent trips to EB recently?

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neilm says...
2:23pm Wed 18 Jan 12

absolutely no chance of that, the word is Ian Chapman

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Eastbourner says...
3:10pm Wed 18 Jan 12

Not sacked official statement below:

With immediate effect Garry Wilson, Nick Greenwood and Steve Eke have left the club.

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Rooky says...
3:34pm Wed 18 Jan 12

Oh really. Try this:

Garry Wilson said, “They (committee) felt it was time for change. We were called into to a meeting and I knew it was coming.
“I had already heard the news through some of the players. I’m majorly disappointed I did not hear it first hand.
“But I respect their decision. I hold Len (chairman) in the highest respect and I’m sure they made the decision they felt was right.
“Myself and Nick have given everything to this club. Obviously results have not been great lately but we have achieved tremendous success.
“We are both very proud of the part we have played in this club’s history.”

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sussexcoastjim says...
3:37pm Wed 18 Jan 12

Hornet75 wrote:
mmm, Steve King to Eastbourne then following his suspension at Lewes and rumours of frequent trips to EB recently?
Mini Me has been going to games at The Lane for years.... Too much baggage I am afraid

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