Stubbs Sacked: RUFC Statement

Rotherham United have confirmed the sacking of manager Alan Stubbs.

Published 19th Oct 2016

Rotherham United have parted company with first team manager Alan Stubbs.

The announcement comes after just 140 days into the job.

Assistant manager John Doolan and first team coach Andy Holden have also left with immediate effect.

In a statement the club said:

Following a board meeting this morning it was felt that a change of first team management was needed to give the club the best possible opportunity to preserve our Championship status.

The club would like to place on record our thanks to Alan, John and Andy for their effort and professionalism, and we wish them well for the future.

The board have now started the process of appointing a new first team manager.

The club will be making no further comment at this stage.