Fleetwood Town can confirm Stephen Crainey has been appointed as caretaker manager.
Crainey will take charge of the first team with immediate effect and will remain in place while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new full-time manager.
The 40-year-old, who played for the club in 2014, has been at Highbury Stadium for the past four years in charge of the U23s side. Playing a huge role in the development of the likes of James Hill, Jay Matete, Shayden Morris and Ged Garner.
He will be joined by first team coach Barry Nicholson and will take charge of the side ahead of Saturday’s trip to AFC Wimbledon.