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Sheffield United promotion hero leaves managerial role less than three weeks after taking charge

Former Sheffield United ace Mark Duffy has left his role as Southport boss.

The Star

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:42 PM

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Mark Duffy has left his role as Southport manager after less than three weeks in charge.
Southport confirmed Duffy's departure followed the mutual termination of his contract.
Duffy managed just two matches as permanent boss, losing both fixtures.

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Former Sheffield United midfielder Mark Duffy has left his role as manager of non-league club Southport less than three weeks after taking the permanent post. Southport announced the departure followed the mutual termination of the 41-year-old's contract on Tuesday afternoon. Duffy had managed only two games as permanent boss since his appointment on October 1.

Duffy oversaw a 1-0 defeat to Harborough Town and a 2-0 loss to Radcliffe. The consecutive losses left Southport sitting 22nd in the National League North, three points adrift of safety.

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