Adams: Has parted ways with Sheffield United following their relegation
Sheffield United manager Micky Adams has left Bramall Lane following the club's relegation from the Championship this season.
The 49-year-old boss parted ways with the South Yorkshire club on Tuesday following an ill-fated stint at the helm, which saw the Blades finish second-bottom of the table.
Adams had stressed he had wanted to remain at the Lane in a bid to revive the club's fortunes after a miserable campaign.
However, he met with owner Kevin McCabe on Tuesday when he was informed his services were no longer required.
Fan
The former Port Vale manager, a lifelong United fan, was appointed on 30th December last year after former boss Gary Speed became coach of the Wales national side.
United won just four of their 24 games under his guidance, and their relegation to League One was confirmed last week.
Adams' assistant Alan Cork, who was also appointed in December, has also parted ways with the club, as well as chief executive Trevor Birch.
McCabe told the club's official website: "It is always difficult when managers leave because usually it occurs when a team has been in trouble, but this decision has been made as amicably as possible between us all.
"Obviously I am very, very disappointed with the decision but I still wish Sheffield United all the best. "
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"Micky is an honourable, hard-working and honest man who has had difficult circumstances to deal with from the moment he came in.
"The task was a big one and no one, least of all myself, can criticise the effort he and Alan put in to turn around what was already an awkward season for us.
"He made it clear that he wanted the chance to lead us next season but the fact remains that we have been relegated.
"There will have to be changes in player personnel in the summer, young players will have to be given opportunities at the right time, and prudent recruitment implemented for what will be a really tough division to get out of.
"With that in mind I feel that in order to give ourselves the best opportunity we should make a clean sweep at the top and start afresh next season."
Disappointed
Adams said: "Obviously I am very, very disappointed with the decision but I still wish Sheffield United
all the best.
"I am a Blade and will always be a Blade so I am just sorry that my move here has not worked out.
"I pass on my thanks to the fans and would still like to think that they regard me as one of them.
"To carry the support of so many of them in some pretty dark days was very much appreciated.
"But most of all I wish the McCabes well because if anyone deserves success it is Kevin and his family."
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