Ling Resigns As Swindon Boss: How Twitter Reacted

As Swindon Town fans had just about emerged from the Christmas hangover, they were met with the news manager Martin Ling had resigned from his position at the club, despite having held the role for less than two months.

As the news broke of Ling's departure, Total Sport took a look at some of your best reactions, via social media platform Twitter: 

@Official_STFC Wow! Didn't see that coming. Best wishes to Martin hope he's ok.

— Carole Yeo (@Carolestfc1) December 29, 2015

@Official_STFC @Samuellofc97 very sad news & wishing Martin and family the very best at this time

— Pandamonium Fanzine (@Pandamonium1881) December 29, 2015

@Official_STFC @mrinsaneone I am a Bristol City fan and wish him all the best - Health & Family before all else ?? ##StayWell

— Eddie Lambe (@Blackboxdna) December 29, 2015

@Official_STFC gutted to read this. Really wanted things to work out for Martin Ling. Hope he takes care of himself.

— Luis Adriano (@LuisAdrianoUK) December 29, 2015

@Official_STFC All the best Martin Ling.. great manager.. thank you for your efforts, take it easy, enjoy your family and come back soon.

— Steve-Andreya (@SteveAndreya68) December 29, 2015

@Official_STFC gutted. Sending Lingy my best wishes

— Mandy Smith (@Mandy_stfc) December 29, 2015

@Official_STFC Best wishes to him and thanks for the 5 wins while in charge. #COYR

— Nicholas Miller (@nicholasmiller) December 29, 2015

@Official_STFC Best wishes to Martin Ling for a speedy recovery. Very sad news

— Roger Adey (@rogeradey1) December 29, 2015

@Official_STFC hope the guy is well health is much more important than a game.

— Jack Dobson (@jackydobson4) December 29, 2015

@Official_STFC Sad news. Best wishes to Martin from Southend.

— Colin Nicoll (@cjblues2505) December 29, 2015

@Official_STFC Extremely sad news. Hope Martin can get the support and help he needs. Wish him and his family all the best.

— Dave (@codenamehardhat) December 29, 2015

Martin Ling stepping down @Official_STFC a sign of strength not weakness. Long term welfare infinitely more important. All the best, mate.

— Michael Calvin (@CalvinBook) December 29, 2015

Massively sad news Martin Ling resigns as #stfc manager. All fans thoughts will be with him. ill health / depression so sad #BestWishes

— Jamie Newton (@jamiestfc78) December 29, 2015

I am so so gutted about Martin Ling, he was doing such a great job as well #STFC

— Ben Wills (@_BenWills) December 29, 2015

Disappointed that Martin Ling has decided to leave #stfc , especially after having such a positive impact, but his health more important

— TrustSTFC (@TrustSTFC) December 29, 2015

Saddened to hear about Martin Ling's resignation from @Official_STFC due to health reasons. Really hope he's ok & wish him a speedy recovery

— Bianca Westwood (@beewestwood) December 29, 2015

So sad to hear the news out of #stfc today. Best wishes to Martin Ling - get well soon. Hopefully club won't dump him in it.

— Sam Morshead (@SamMorshead_) December 29, 2015

Saddened to hear about Martin Ling's departure from @Official_STFC Wish him a speedy recovery Thoroughly decent man

— Tony Lockwood (@LockwoodTony) December 29, 2015

Martin Ling retired today due to health reasons. Here's Martin as player - and manager: pic.twitter.com/HLHpRoHhsq

— UrbanSpaceman (@conal_fitz) December 29, 2015