Williams Sacked

Boss Geraint Williams has this morning been relieved of his position as manager of the U's.

A statement issued by the club in the last hour states that Williams has stepped down by mutual consent after meeting with the board - which in footballing terms means he has been sacked.

The full statement can be read on the club's site here.

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