Will City's bold managerial move pay off?

City have sacked Gareth Taylor just days before League Cup final against Chelsea

Gareth Taylor was appointed head coach of Manchester City in May 2020. Credit: Getty.

And just like that, the man who had been the longest-serving manager left in the Women’s Super League is gone.

On Monday afternoon, Manchester City sacked Gareth Taylor after five years in charge. Former City boss Nick Cushing has returned to the club as interim manager.