Forgotten Premier League star who Gary Neville regrets sacking axed from latest job after just 16 games
MK DONS have sacked manager Graham Alexander, it has been confirmed.
Alexander’s assistant, Chris Lucketti, is also set to depart.
A short statement from MK Dons read: “The Club would like to thank Graham and Chris for their dedication and tireless efforts during their time at Stadium MK.
“They depart with the best wishes of everyone at MK Dons.”
Alexander was appointed as MK Dons manager in May following the club’s relegation to League Two.
He was named the EFL League Two Manager of the Month for August following the club’s strong start to the season.
The Dons gained 12 points from a possible 15 in their opening five games.
However, they have since slipped to 16th in the league table having failed to win any of their last eight games.
Before joining MK Dons, Alexander spent 18 months with Scottish Premiership side Motherwell until he left by mutual consent in July 2022.
He also spent two years with Salford City, the club co-owned by former Manchester United stars Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and the Neville brothers.
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Alexander was sacked and replaced by Scholes in October 2020, but Gary Neville later admitted that it was a mistake.
Neville said: “Graham Alexander should have never left this club last season. I should have never made that decision that I made.”
The former defender also managed Fleetwood Town and Scunthorpe United after hanging up his boots.
During his playing career, Alexander played for Scunthorpe, Luton, Preston North End and Burnley.
The 52-year-old made 33 Premier League appearances in total.