Barrow coach Dino Maamria leaves the League Two strugglers after 28 days

Barrow coach Dino Maamria has left the struggling League Two side after just 28 days in charge.

The 54-year-old took charge on February 11, but has managed just one win in his six matches, leaving the Bluebirds outside the relegation zone on goal difference with 11 games remaining.

“We realize that this season has been very disappointing with a lot of managerial changes,” Barrow said in a statement., external

He added, “As a board of directors, we realize that the responsibility lies with us. We believe that this change gives us the best chance of remaining in the Football League.”

Experienced midfielder Sam Foley (39) has been handed the role of caretaker coach until the end of the season with coaches Simon Ireland and David Worrall remaining in their roles.

Former Burton, Oldham and Stevenage coach Mamria replaces Paul Gallagher at Barrow, who himself lost all five of his matches during a 40-day spell at the helm, having replaced Andy Wing in January.

Tunisia’s Maamria’s only win came in a late 1-0 win over Colchester United last month, followed by four defeats in five games, culminating in a 2-0 loss at home to struggling Bristol Rovers on Tuesday.

He said in his final post-match interview with BBC Radio Cumbria: “Sometimes I want to boo the players. I understand the frustration (of the fans) and I think we all know the problems and my job is to fix the problems.”

Barrow are at home to Accrington Stanley on Saturday (15:00 GMT).