Swindon quickly lose patience with former Ireland winger Mark Kennedy as boss

“Marcus Bignot, Steve Mildenhall and Gavin Gunning will continue in their current positions, with all three first-team coaches in place to oversee this weekend's game against Gillingham."

PARTED WAYS: Former Ireland winger Mark Kennedy has been sacked by Swindon Town after winning just two of his opening 13 matches of the League Two campaign. Picture: Dan Istitene/Getty Images

Former Ireland winger Mark Kennedy has been sacked by Swindon Town after winning just two of his opening 13 matches of the League Two campaign.

Swindon – now owned by Clem Morfuni following the controversial spell of former Ireland B international Lee Power – have acted swiftly by installing veteran Ian Holloway as his successor. The Robins go into Saturday’s meeting with Gillingham third bottom of the lowest league tier.