Eastwood CFC Part Company With Manager Only One Game Into Season

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, August 2, 2026

Eastwood CFC has sacked manager Willis Francis after a 4-3 loss in their opening match of the 2026–27 season. The club cited insufficient progress on the field over recent months and will now seek a new manager to lead the team forward.

Eastwood CFC has parted ways with manager Willis Francis just one game into the 2026–27 season. The United Counties Premier North club made the decision following a 4-3 defeat to Leicester Nirvana on the opening day last Saturday.

Francis, a former professional at Notts County, took over the managerial role at Coronation Park in November of last year. He previously managed Long Eaton United and Basford United. Under his leadership, Eastwood finished seventh in the league last season.

In a statement, the club indicated that the decision was carefully considered, citing concerns over the team’s progress. “Over the last six months, we do not feel the club has made the level of progress on the pitch that we had hoped for,” the statement read.

Eastwood CFC will now begin the search for a new manager as they prepare for the remainder of the season.

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