Michael Jolley had been Grimsby manager since March 2018An expletive-laden confrontation with a BBC journalist contributed to Michael Jolley leaving his job as manager of League Two Grimsby Town on Friday, club director John Fenty has said. Jolley departed after audio from a row with BBC Radio Humberside following 19 October's 4-0 defeat by Leyton Orient was presented to the club's directors. "We're really disappointed with the whole affair, Michael knows that," Fenty told the club website. A BBC spokesperson said it was a matter for the club, who are 18th in League Two. Jolley was not willing to comment at this stage when contacted by the PA news agency.

Source: BBC November 18, 2019 12:43 UTC