Blackburn Rovers have announced they have parted company with manager Owen Coyle.
Coyle, who joined the club in June 2016, leaves with Rovers lying second-bottom of the Championship, three points away from safety after losing 16 league games this season and winning only seven.
“Blackburn Rovers wish to announce that manager Owen Coyle has left his role at Ewood Park by mutual agreement,” read a club statement. “Assistant manager Sandy Stewart, first team coach John Henry and goalkeeping coach Phil Hughes have also left the club.
“The decision has been taken in order to give the club the best possible chance of climbing to a position of safety in the Championship in the remaining 15 games, which starts with the big trip to Burton Albion on Friday night.
“The club would like to place on record its thanks to Owen and his staff for all their efforts this season and we wish them well for the future. The search for a new manager will begin with immediate effect.”
Blackburn lost 2-1 in the FA Cup fifth round against Manchester United at the weekend.
