Joe Sheehan has stepped down from his role as Ipswich Town manager after almost seven years, with the team bottom of Women's Super League 2.
Sheehan had been in charge since February 2019 and led Ipswich to promotion from the third tier of the women's game last season.
They have, though, found the step up difficult, taking just five points from 11 games, winning only one, as they prepare to take on Charlton Athletic on Sunday.
"I would like to thank Joe for the passion and commitment he has shown during his time in charge of Town Women, which has included the team moving to professional status as well as two promotions under his leadership," said chairman Mark Ashton.
"We are currently in discussions with Joe regarding a new role, which will hopefully see him remain at the club, utilising his vast experience in developing young players."
Former Ipswich defender David Wright, who played more than 100 games for the men's team between 2007 and 2010, has been put in charge for the rest of the season.
He has worked as an academy coach and has been helping the women's team in recent weeks.
"We look to continue the growth of the club's women's programme, both in the short and long-term, beginning with our desire to retain our status in WSL2 during the final 11 games of the season under the interim leadership of David Wright," Ashton added.
Ipswich offered 13 players contracts after lifting the Women's National League Southern Premier trophy last season, having won 17 of their 22 games to finish six points clear at the top.
But they also made eight summer signings, most of them with WSL2 - previously the Women's Championship - experience.
The new season, though, began with a 4-0 defeat at Southampton and Town have struggled at both ends of the pitch.
They have only scored nine goals in their 11 games but have conceded 30.
Their only victory came by a 3-2 margin against Portsmouth at the Jobserve Community Stadium in Colchester, their home ground until at least the end of the 2026-27 season.
Sheehan's side also lost all three group games in the League Cup - two to top-flight sides Leicester City and London City Lionesses - before concluding 2025 with a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.
Ipswich have six home games in the remaining 11, including Sunday's against Charlton, and will also be at home to Sheffield United in the Women's FA Cup fourth round on 18 January.
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