Jolley steps down two days after fan backlash at Bury
Summary
Michael Jolley stepped down as the manager of non-league football team Bury after only two days due to fan backlash linked to a past legal issue. Bury fans and the club expressed strong feelings against his appointment, leading to his departure by mutual agreement.Key Facts
- Michael Jolley was appointed as Bury's manager but stepped down after two days.
- The backlash was related to a 2009 incident where Jolley pleaded guilty to having sex with a minor.
- He received a year’s probation and was registered as a sex offender for 12 months.
- Jolley argued the girl misled him about her age.
- After the incident, Jolley continued his career in football with seven other clubs.
- Bury competes in the eighth-tier Northern Premier League Division One West.
- Fans and members of the club protested against Jolley's appointment.
- Assistant manager Tim Lees will temporarily manage the team.
- Bury’s club board plans a review of its operations following this incident.
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