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Cambridge United have sacked head coach Colin Calderwood after Tuesday's 4-0 defeat against Salford City.

The U's loss to the Ammies continued their remarkable slide, which now includes seven defeats in nine games and back-to-back 4-0 home losses.

The 55-year-old Scot moved to the Abbey Stadium in December 2019 with the U's teetering above the League Two relegation zone following Joe Dunne's departure.

He guided them to safety - which was secured with a 2-1 defeat away to Forest Green - in April 2019.

Despite a positive start to the 2019-20 campaign, United hit a bump in the road in December and never managed to recover, sliding from six points outside the play-offs to their current position of 18th, 10 points above the drop zone.

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On his departure, owner Paul Barry said: "We have agreed with Colin that the time is right for him to leave the Club. I would like to put on record our respect for him as a Head Coach and a person. He has represented Cambridge United with honesty and integrity throughout his time with us and he leaves with our very best wishes."

Director of football Graham Daniels added: "We would like to thank Colin for everything he has done for the Club. He came in last Christmas and played a big part in securing our League Two status in what was a difficult season.

"We had all hoped that the Club would be able to push on under his leadership but after a reasonable start to the season, everyone at the Club recognises that both results and performances have not been good enough in recent weeks. We had all hoped that this poor run could be turned around but unfortunately that hasn't happened. We have great respect for Colin Calderwood and wish him well for the future."

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Assistant head coach Mark Bonner will be placed in interim charge. The club confirmed the search for a successor is already underway.