Gary Mills departs Wrexham AFC, search for replacement begins

Former York chief Mills spent just 18 months at Wrexham but poor form sees the Dragons languishing 15th in the National League.

Mills, who lists Gateshead, Tamworth, Notts County and Alfreton as previous clubs managed, has been linked with a return to York City after Jackie McNamara left his position as boss.

The 54-year-old guided Wrexham to just one win in his final six games, with five wins, six defeats and four draws from his 15 games in total this season.

Joey Jones, Andy Davies and Dean Keates will take joint-charge of Wrexham's trip to Stamford in the FA Cup this Saturday.

While acknowledging a 'difficult' decision, a club statement said: "Everyone at the club would like to thank Gary for his endeavours during his time at Wrexham AFC, having arrived at the Racecourse with the reputation of his teams playing open, attacking and attractive football, and previous success in gaining promotion from the Conference League."

This continues the trend of Welsh football clubs culling managers this season. The Racecourse Ground outfit follow Newport, Swansea and Cardiff in removing the occupant of the hot seat.

The National League outfit have struggled to meet the board's target of promotion – and Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Tranmere sealed Mills' fate.

"Our main priority is promotion back to the Football League and we have not made the progress expected," said the statement. "We have therefore made the difficult decision that a change is needed."

BetVictor had Mark Yates as a 4-1 favourite to succeed Mills, with The New Saints' Craig Harrison a 10-1 shot.