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Neville, Beckham-Owned Salford Sacks Robinson After Play-off Loss

6/3/2026

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Salford City dismissed manager Karl Robinson 2 June 2026 after League Two play-off final loss to Notts County, marking the first sacking by former footballers Gary Neville and David Beckham, who took over in May 2025.
Robinson served two and a half years, leading Salford to its best league finish and an FA Cup fourth round.
The club will start a search for a head coach while Alex Bruce’s future remains undecided.

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Salford City dismissed manager Karl Robinson 2 June 2026 after League Two play-off final loss to Notts County, marking the first sacking by former footballers Gary Neville and David Beckham, who took over in May 2025.
Robinson served two and a half years, leading Salford to its best league finish and an FA Cup fourth round.
The club will start a search for a head coach while Alex Bruce’s future remains undecided.