Chesterfield end John Sheridan's stay

August 28 - John Sheridan (Chesterfield) The 2011/12 season was a mixed one for John Sheridan in which relegation from League One was coupled with a Johnstone's Paint Trophy triumph at Wembley. He was retained for the current campaign, but no (GETTY IMAGES)

John Sheridan has been sacked as manager of Chesterfield after the side failed to win their first three League Two games of the season. Tommy Wright, who was Sheridan's assistant, will take over as caretaker manager.

Chesterfield chief executive Chris Turner said: "Tommy will take charge of the first team for the foreseeable future. We need to take stock of the situation so we are not looking to make an immediate appointment."