Crawley Town have sacked manager John Yems, days after it was revealed he had been suspended following accusations of racially abusing players.
Sportsmail revealed last month that the FA had opened a probe into Yems’ conduct after a group of Crawley players reported his alleged use of offensive language to the PFA, with the League Two club suspending the 62-year-old the next day.
And earlier this week, Sportsmail reported that Yems allegedly called some players ‘suicide bomber’, ‘terrorist’ and ‘Zulu Warrior’.
The full list of allegations include:
Preston Johnson, co-chairman of Crawley said: 'We’re looking forward to the next era.
'We have an opportunity to build on more than 125 years of rich history and take this club to the next level. We’re eager to partner with our players and supporters as we build a team and community that Red Devils fans can continue to be proud of — both on and off the pitch.'
Crawley assistant manager, Lewis Young, 32, the younger brother of Ashley, the Aston Villa full back, is now taking the team, which has suffered three straight defeats since the accusations surfaced.
They are 12th in League Two finish their season on Saturday at home against relegated Oldham.
When the accusations against Yems emerged last month, Crawley said in a statement they had been 'made aware of serious and credible accusations that first team manager John Yems used discriminatory language and behavior toward our players.
'We take these allegations seriously and, effective immediately, have suspended him indefinitely as we investigate and consider further punitive action.
'Let us be clear: Crawley Town Football Club stands behind our players, employees and supporters, and we will never tolerate racism or discrimination of any kind.'