Stoke City have announced the sacking of Gary Rowett as the manager of the club, with the Championship club, who were many people's favourites to make an instant return to the Premier League, struggling in 14th place having won just 8 out of 26 games.
A club statement read:
"STOKE CITY have terminated the contract of manager Gary Rowett.
Members of his immediate coaching staff have also left the bet365 Stadium.
The Club would like to thank Gary and his staff for their efforts over the past eight months.
A new managerial appointment will be made as swiftly as possible but in the meantime Rory Delap, Kevin Russell and Andy Quy will take charge of first-team affairs."