56-year-old John Sheridan has quits his role as Swindon Town manager, recording just eight victories from his 31 matches.
He announced his plans to resign after todays 4-1 thumping at AFC Wimbledon, a result that left the club bottom of the table with four matches remaining.
In his post-match interview with BBC Radio Wiltshire, Sheridan said: “I’ve just told the players I’m going to have a break now.
“I don’t think it’s doing my health any good – it’s not doing anyone’s health any good watching us with the way we’re getting beat week in, week out. It’s not right for the supporters or the club with the position we’re in.
“Unfortunately, we’ve made life very difficult for ourselves. Five or six games ago, when we did beat Fleetwood, I thought there was a chance we’d turned a corner and we might be able to get six or seven points away from the bottom four, but it went the other way.
“There are too many things happening every week, so I’m going to give it a rest. I’m sure a lot of people will be pleased, but that’s football.
“When you’re successful and winning games, there’s no better job. But when you’re losing, it’s very difficult and you’ve got to answer questions all the time.
“I’ve made that decision – it’s a difficult one for me to make, but hopefully the club can stay in this league.
“While there are four games to go, hopefully someone can come in and work a miracle to try and help the team get a few results.”
It was the Robins fifth defeat in a row, leaving Sheridan with a record of just eight victories from his 31 matches in charge following his arrival last November.
