The 51 - year - old had been the fourth longest serving manager in all four divisions .
The 51 - year - old was dismissed with Crewe in 18th place and swiftly replaced by former Railwaymen captain David Artell .
The 51 - year - old had been the fourth longest serving manager in all four divisions , but was dismissed with Crewe in 18th place and swiftly replaced by former Railwaymen captain David Artell .