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Former Sheffield United striker sacked by League Two club after seven months in charge

League Two club Crawley Town have sacked head coach and former Sheffield United attacker Colin Kazim-Richards after a tough start to the season.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:00 AM
Former Sheffield United striker sacked by League Two club after seven months in charge
Key Things to Know
  • Crawley Town have sacked head coach Colin Kazim-Richards after seven months in charge.
  • The decision followed a 3-2 home defeat to Shrewsbury Town, leaving Crawley bottom of League Two.
  • Assistant coach Julian Gray and director of football Erdem Konyar also departed the club.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Crawley Town have sacked head coach Colin Kazim-Richards following a 3-2 home defeat against Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday evening. The decision ends the 40-year-old former Sheffield United striker's seven-month tenure after the club suffered seven losses in their first 10 league matches, leaving them at the bottom of the League Two table.

Alongside Kazim-Richards, assistant coach Julian Gray and director of football Erdem Konyar have also left the club. Appointed in March, Kazim-Richards previously guided the Red Devils to EFL safety by a single point, finishing his managerial stint with five wins, five draws, and 11 losses across 21 matches.

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