Bristol City this evening parted company with Lee Johnson following a poor run of form that ended their hopes of the play-offs.
The Robins went down to a 1-0 defeat to Cardiff CIty to slip nine points off the sixth-placed Bluebirds in the race for the play-offs.
Whilst City sit a disappointing 12th in the table, fans still paid tribute to Johnson's work at the club, turning them from relegation candidates to play-off hopefuls in his four years in charge.
The Robins announced the news in interesting fashion, revealing that Johnson had been relieved of his role instead of dressing the news up with the usual 'mutual consent' innuendo.
Here is the statement in full that was posted on City's website, which also sees CEO Mark Ashton explain why the Robins took the decision they did.
'Lee Johnson was this evening relieved of his role as Bristol City Head Coach.
'Current Assistant Head Coach Dean Holden will take over immediately in a caretaker capacity as the club look to appoint a successor.
'City Chief Executive Mark Ashton said: “We recognise the huge amount of work that Lee has put in over the last four-and-a-half years to move this club forward and we thank him for all his efforts. There have been some special moments over those years and Lee has played a significant part in them.
'“However, success in football is ultimately judged by results and league position and the Board believes that a change of management is needed now for Bristol City.”
'The club will be making no further comment at this stage as we prepare for next Wednesday’s Sky Bet Championship match against Hull City.'
