Wycombe Wanderers Part Ways with Manager Michael Duff After Disappointing Start

Wycombe Wanderers have made the decision to part ways with manager Michael Duff after a challenging start to the League One season, which has seen the team go winless in their first five matches. The club has managed to secure only three points from a possible 15, prompting the leadership to seek a new direction.

First-team coach Alex Morris has also left the club, with Tom Hounsell appointed as interim head coach ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Leyton Orient. Hounsell, who previously managed Crewe Alexandra, will take charge as the team looks to turn their fortunes around.

Duff, who took over the managerial role on 18 September 2025, had a mixed tenure at Wycombe. Despite a poor start to the previous season, the team managed to recover and finish in the top half of the table. However, the current season has seen a continuation of disappointing results, with Wycombe’s only victory in their last 13 matches coming against Rotherham on the final day of last season.

The club’s statement highlighted that the decision to dismiss Duff was influenced by a disappointing run of results that extended back to the previous campaign. Although Wycombe has only lost twice in the league this season, the lack of wins has ultimately led to Duff becoming the first managerial casualty in the top four divisions this season.

Fans have expressed mixed reactions to the decision, with some questioning the fairness of the club’s approach to management changes. The ownership group has faced criticism for their handling of managerial appointments, having hired and fired multiple coaches and signed numerous players in recent seasons.

As Wycombe prepares for their upcoming match against Leyton Orient, the focus will be on Hounsell to instil a sense of urgency and direction within the squad. The Chairboys will be hoping to secure their first win of the season and begin to climb the League One table.

Source: This original report was produced by WTGO Newsroom using verified reporting from BBC Football.