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Fleetwood Town appointed Pete Wild in December 2024 League Two side Fleetwood Town have sacked head coach Pete Wild and his assistant Adam Temple after a run of six defeats in their past seven matches. The club said it was the "right time to make a change" after a 2-1 defeat at Colchester United - a fourth loss in five league matches - left Fleetwood in 15th place and 11 points outside the play-off berths. "Everyone at the club would like to place on record their thanks to Pete and Adam for their hard work and professionalism during his time at the club, " read a club statement, external. "The club will issue a further update on the first team staff in due course. " Wild, who has also managed Oldham Athletic, Halifax Town and Barrow, replaced Charlie Adam as Fleetwood head coach in December 2024. Taking over with the club precariously placed in 18th and eight points above the relegation spots, Wild guided them to a 14th-placed finish in his first season. The Cod Army made a good start to this campaign and were two points and two places outside the play-off spots, in ninth, after a 2-1 home win over Gillingham on 20 December. But they have picked up just a single point in their five league matches since, and lost six of their past seven matches in all competitions - as many defeats as in their previous 28 matches this season. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Premier League: Chelsea double lead at Palace, Villa & Forest also in front Mensik withdrawal sends Djokovic into last eight Scottish Premiership: Nygren's stunning free-kick gives Celtic early lead at Hearts Jessie Buckley on her Oscar-nominated performance in Hamnet Catch up with Harry Styles on his new music and upcoming tour A killer coldly recounts the crime he got away with The story of one of Scotland's most mysterious disappearances 'Joyless and toxic' - will Spurs put Frank out of his misery? 'Brave' debut referee Hallam made right decision - Shearer. Video'Brave' debut referee Hallam made right decision - Shearer Doubles partners Jovic and Mboko leading teen disruptors 'Liverpool's struggles can no longer be hidden by long unbeaten run' Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring? Mead and Caldentey star as Arsenal triumph over Chelsea. Video Mead and Caldentey star as Arsenal triumph over Chelsea England fans' World Cup arrest record shows Infantino joke inaccurate Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight A 'reckless teenager' misusing his confidence - the making of Pimblett Why Rams will halt my old friend's journey to brink of Super Bowl Six English clubs and old foes - all to play for on Champions League final day Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions Video Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions What does the future hold for LIV Golf after Koepka exit? 'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man Raducanu's 'most dispiriting' Slam display - what went wrong? NFL play-offs - how final four can make it to Super Bowl The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed Who will win title race between Hearts, Celtic & Rangers? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.