A bit odd, they've sacked him, but asked him to hang around until they can find someone else to replace him.
Sounds like he's had enough himself and wants to go. https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...ackie-mcnamara-positive-result-braintree-town
I heard an interview with him and he was accused of not paying for a train journey, and with what has been going on with the football it has all got too much for him I think.