Maurice Malpas has been sacked as manager of Swindon Town.

Malpas had been in charge since the start of the year, but was sacked today after a poor start to this season.

Swindon have only won 4 league games, have been knocked out of all cup competition's including losing 1-0 to non league Histon in the FA Cup.

Assistant manager David Byrne will take charge of the team tomorrow against Leicester City at the County Ground.