Horton sacked

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League Two strugglers Macclesfield have sacked Brian Horton.

The Silkmen have endured a miserable start to the season and they are currently languishing at the bottom of the table.

Horton admitted earlier this week he feared for his job and Saturday's defeat at Hereford appears to be have been the last straw for the club's board.

Macclesfield have failed to win a game so far this season and have only amassed four points from their 12 games.

"It is with regret that Macclesfield Town Football Club announces that manager Brian Horton has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect following the recent run of results," read a club statement.

"We would like place on record our thanks to Brian for his efforts and committment during his two and a half years at the club, including Football League survival two years ago, and taking us into the play-offs and the Northern Area Final of the LDV Trophy in the following seasons."

Horton had been in charge at Moss Rose since April 2004, but the club have decided to bring in a new man to transform their fortunes.