Brighton & Hove Albion dismiss Women’s Manager James Marrs

Brighton & Hove Albion have dismissed Women’s first team manager James Marrs following a disciplinary hearing.

The club have announced today that they have terminated the full-time contract of Marrs with immediate effect.

Brighton & Hove Albion has confirmed that it has terminated the full-time contract of its women’s team manager, James Marrs, with immediate effect.

The club will making no further comment on this matter at this time but, to discourage speculation or inappropriate rumours, we can confirm that there is no suggestion of any criminal actions from the individual concerned.

The decision has come just two weeks after Marrs guided the Albion Women to the Women’s Premier League South Title. They face a promotion play off against the winner of the Women’s Premier League North at the end of May.

A statement from the club read: “The decision follows an internal investigation and disciplinary hearing, after allegations were made via Sussex County Football Association.

“The club followed FA guidelines and UK employment law procedures in conducting the investigation and subsequent disciplinary hearing.

“In line with UK employment laws, Marrs has the right to appeal the club’s decision.”

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