Bury have dismissed their manager Michael Jolley after just 48 hours in charge
The Northern Premier League club said in a statement that
“The Board recognises the strength of feeling expressed in recent days by supporters, staff, partners and players, and the very real impact the Board’s decision to appoint Michael has had on individuals connected to the Club”
The appointment has caused controversy after his 2009 conviction for having sex with a 15-year-old girl.
During the trial it was noted that the girl told him she was 19, and the court overwhelmingly accepted, and emphasised in judgement, that Jolley would not have had sex with the girl had he not been deceived over her age
Jolley said in the same statement that
“I do not wish my presence to deter the board from its mission of returning the club to its rightful place in the EFL.
“I would like to wish the board, the players, and the supporters, the very best for the future, and hope the club can continue its journey back to where it belongs.”
