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AFC Wimbledon part company with boss Wally Downes

AFC Wimbledon have parted company with boss Wally Downes, two days after he was suspended for four weeks after admitting breaching Football Association rules around betting.

Downes, 58, took over the Dons in December 2018 and led them to League One survival last season.

However, he was suspended by the club in September after being charged with placing bets on games.

The club said they had "reached an agreement" to part with Downes.

A club statement said: "Wally leaves on mutually agreed terms and with our sincerest gratitude for his time with the club, especially his invaluable contribution last season.

"The agreement was reached with the approval of the Dons Trust board."

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