The former MK Dons boss is back on the market

Salford City have sacked former MK Dons boss Karl Robinson following their League Two play-off final defeat.

Robinson, who spent six-and-a-half years in charge at Stadium MK from 2010-2016, had been in charge of the Ammies since January 2024, helping them avoid relegation in his first season before seeing them just miss out on the play-offs a year later.

Last term, Robinson took the side to the play-off final, having beaten Grimsby Town in the semi-finals. But Salford were thumped 3-0 by Notts County at Wembley to end their promotion dream, with an eighth season in League Two awaiting them.

Robinson has left his mark at the Peninsula Stadium though. He took the club to their longest winning streak (six), and to the FA Cup third round for the first time in their history. He has also picked three of the ten youngest ever players to pull on the Salford shirt, including the youngest (Marshall Heys, 15 years, 2 months and 6 days).

Confirming Robinson’s departure, a statement from Salford said: “This decision has been reached unanimously by the Club’s Board and Executive team following a thorough review of the football operation.

“Karl has conducted himself throughout his time at Salford City with professionalism and integrity. He has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Club and has been fully dedicated to helping us achieve our ambitions, both on and off the pitch.

“These decisions are never easy, but we believe this is the right moment to make a change as we look ahead to the next chapter in Salford City’s development.”