Glyn Hodges steps down as AFC Wimbledon manager – club say it was a mutual decision

30 January 2021 Richard Cawley

AFC Wimbledon have parted company with manager Glyn Hodges – with assistant Nicky Laws also leaving his position.

The Dons lost 2-0 to Milton Keynes today and that was the final straw after a woeful League One run that had seen them take two points from the last 30 available.

Mark Robinson has been placed in interim charge.

Wimbledon chief executive Joe Palmer said: “It is with a genuinely heavy heart that I have to announce that we have parted company with Glyn.

“After a strong start to the season when the team was arguably over-performing, the recent run of results left us in a difficult position. We need to do everything to ensure our survival in League One and after a brief chat Glyn and I have agreed that a parting of the ways today is in the best interests of Wimbledon.

AFC Wimbledon v MK Dons SkyBet League One, Plough Lane, 30 January 2021

“I think it says it all about the man and his love for the club that we were able to come to this decision together.

“I want to place on record my thanks to Glyn and Nick for their efforts in my time here, and I wish them both every success in the future. Glyn’s service to Wimbledon goes back a long way and he leaves the club today with our thanks for all he has done for us over the years, as player, coach and manager.”

Dons Trust board co-chair Jane Lonsdale added: “I have immense respect for Glyn and all he has achieved in the game, not least in his two spells with us.

“As a player everyone tells me he was an absolute joy to watch – as a coach he played an integral role in the Great Escape. As manager he led us to safety in League One last year. I cannot thank him enough for all he has given to the club over the years.”