Newcastle Thunder have parted company with head coach Mick Mantelli with immediate effect.
Mantelli was appointed as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2016 campaign and guided Thunder to the League 1 Shield in his first year in charge.
They were predicted to push on this year, but their defeat to York City Knights on Friday has left themNewcastle sack head coach Mick Mantelli
Newcastle Thunder have parted company with head coach Mick Mantelli with immediate effect.
Mantelli was appointed as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2016 campaign and guided Thunder to the League 1 Shield in his first year in charge.
They were predicted to push on this year, but their defeat to York City Knights on Friday has left them