News: Carlisle United have sacked manager Roddy Collins following comments made by the Irishman after Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Shrewsbury Town.
Collins announced his intention to leave Brunton Park unless the club was sold by current owner Michael Knighton to Irish businessman John Courtenay before Wednesday.
At the post-match press conference, Collins said: "If the club is not John's by then we will both walk away.
"There is a Second Division club we will talk to about the possibility of buying that."
The remarks infuriated the board of directors, who moved quickly to dismiss the former Bohemians boss.
A club statement read: "Following several recent outbursts, which have upset Michael Knighton, we feel that it is in the best interests that Roddy Collins is to be relieved of his duties."
United are just six points above second-bottom Lincoln in Division Three although Halifax's relegation has ensured their Football League status for another year. Club solicitors are due to make a statement today on the sale of the club.
