Scott Lindsey: MK Dons sack head coach after miserable run

It was only last season that Lindsey guided Crawley to promotion from the fourth tier, with his side crushing MK Dons 8-1 on aggregate in the play-off semi-finals before a 2-0 win over Crewe Alexandra at Wembley.

And while he led the Buckinghamshire side to third in the table in early December after overseeing six successive wins, their poor form since then has seen MK drop well out of the promotion race.

Lindsey’s departure was confirmed in a 56-word statement on the club website,, external which said they “will be making no further comment at this time”.

“Everyone at MK Dons would like to sincerely thank Scott for his efforts during his time in Milton Keynes and wish him every success in the future,” it added.

Lindsey spoke defiantly after Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat by Colchester, a loss which left them 16 points adrift of the play-off spots and 13 points above the relegation places.

“It’s really clear to me the players are really fighting and don’t deserve that today,” Lindsey told BBC Three Counties Radio in his final broadcast interview before his sacking.

“We are really hurting in there at the moment because of the run of form, in terms of results.

“I don’t want them to get down about it. Of course we are, it’s natural, but we have a big game on Tuesday and we have to dust ourselves down.

“We can’t feel sorry for ourselves. We have to stick together, work hard and stay focused. I’m pleased there is a game on Tuesday where we can put it right.”

MK now travel to League Two strugglers Accrington Stanley without Lindsey in charge, and no indication who will take control on an interim basis.