Blackpool’s League One rivals make key managerial decision over ex-Sunderland man after just seven months in charge

Blackpool’s League One rivals Wycombe Wanderers have sacked head coach Mike Dodds.

The 43-year-old becomes the third managerial casualty in English football this term after a disappointing start to the new campaign.

After a play-off finish during the 2024-25 season, the Chairboys have won just one of their opening eight league games to date.

This has seen the Adams Park outfit slump to 19th in the table, having picking up just five points during that period.

Indeed, Dodds’ time with Wycombe has now been brought to a close after just seven months in charge following his appointment in February.

During that time, the Chairboys won just nine of their 31 matches in all competitions under his leadership after making the move from Sunderland, where he was part of Regis Le Bris’ coaching staff.

Wycombe call time on ex-Sunderland man

A statement on the club website read: ‘Wycombe Wanderers have today parted company with Head Coach Mike Dodds and First-Team Coach Pete Shuttleworth.

‘The board has reluctantly taken this decision, and the club would like to place on record its gratitude to Mike and Pete for their hard work and efforts during their time with Wycombe Wanderers, and wish them every success for the future.’

Wycombe, though, sit four places and one point above Blackpool, who have also had a difficult start to the new season.

The Seasiders have also won just one of their opening seven league games but did pick up a crucial 5-0 triumph over Barrow in the Vertu Trophy on Tuesday evening.

The Chairboys make the trip to Bloomfield Road on October 18, with both sides looking to kick-start their campaign.

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