Carlisle United's League Two rivals Swindon Town have sacked boss Jody Morris after just three months in charge.

Morris and assistant Ed Brand have left the County Ground, the club announced today.

Former Chelsea and Derby County man Morris had only been at the helm since late January.

But after overseeing 18 league games - the last of which being a 2-1 defeat at Crewe Alexandra on Saturday - the 44-year-old has gone.

It comes at a time Swindon are 10th in the table, having been unable to sustain a play-off challenge.

Morris was appointed as successor to Scott Lindsay after the former Robins boss joined Crawley Town.

Swindon now say they are seeking a "fresh approach" with the 2023/24 season in mind.

A statement said: Swindon Town can today confirm it has parted company with first-team head coach, Jody Morris, and his assistant Ed Brand.

"Morris, 44, was appointed at the end of January in what was his first senior management role in the game, and was later followed to the County Ground by assistant, Ed Brand, in early March.

"We would like to thank both Jody and Ed for their contribution and efforts since joining the football club, and wish them all the very best in the future.

"Our aim when they took over was to push on and finish the second half of the season strongly, but as a club, we haven’t achieved our objectives.

"With just one more league game remaining before we reach the conclusion of the season, we feel now is the right time to take a fresh approach as we look to bring success back to this great club for 2023/24.

"Work is well underway to find our next manager, with an announcement in due course.

"Steve Mildenhall and Gavin Gunning will take charge of our final EFL Sky Bet League Two fixture at home to Crawley."

Morris led Swindon to four wins, four draws and ten defeats - one of the latter a 2-1 home reverse against Carlisle in March.