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Darlington have parted company with manager Steve Staunton this morning.
Chairman Raj Singh issued the following statement: "It's with regret that we're having to part company with another manager during what's been a forgetful season for us, but we felt we were left with no alternative after yesterday.
"It was a disappointing performance and result, but the most disappointing side to yesterday was the attendance - a record low crowd told us a lot.
"We desperately wanted things to work out for Steve but it clearly wasn't to be and we'll have to take stock again. Our search for a new manager starts straight away."
Saturday's gate of 1,463 was the club's lowest since 1993, and by far the worst in their current cavernous home. The club expects to place former caretaker bosses Craig Liddle and Neil Maddison in temporary charge until a new appointment is made.
Staunton won just four of 25 games in charge after replacing Colin Todd in October. The Bulls visit the Darlington Arena on Easter Monday.
