Speak sacked as manager of Finn Harps

Finn Harps have sacked manager Jonathan Speak after a tenure spanning nine years.

A statement from the club this morning said Speak had been released with immediate effect.

"The board would like to thank Jonathan Speak for his services both as a player and as a manager since arriving at the club in the summer of 1994. We wish Jonathan every success with his future career in football," the statement read.

It added that Speak's replacement would be appointed as soon as possible.

Harps are fourth in the eircom League First Division, five points behind leaders Dublin City, and have lost only twice this season.