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’Ur sacked’! Gary’s text hell

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
2 December 2018

SUN 25

HOURS after taking Ashford United to the cusp of the play-offs, manager Gary Alexander got his marching orders by TEXT MESSAGE!
The ex-Millwall, Brentford and Leyton Orient striker discovered his fate while lying in bed at 10.20pm on Saturday having led his side to a 4-1 victory over Herne Bay in Bostik Division One South. Assistant manand ager John Mackie and physio Huseyin Torgut were also let go.
Alexander tweeted: “Sacked at 1020 whilst lying in bed over a text. Good luck @AshfordUnitedFC and @AUFC Fans It’s been pleasure.” Chairman Derek Pestridge explained ...

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