Wigan Athletic have sacked Ivory Coast international Kolo Toure as their first team manager following his inability to win any of his nine games in charge.
In the statement, chief executive Malachy Brannigan said “As tough a decision as this was, the Board felt it necessary to give us the best possible chance of remaining a Championship club next season.”
“I’d like to thank Kolo, along with Kevin and Ash, for their efforts during their time at the football club,” added Brannigan.
“We know that this time of year is a key period for any football club, ourselves included.” he added.
The former Arsenal and Manchester City defender was appointed barely three months ago as Leam Richardson’s replacement.
But Kolo’s presence in the dugout failed to inspire the DW Stadium outfit as they have only managed two points from his seven matches in charge and are currently languishing at the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table with only 25 points in 28 games.
Tuore’s back room staff, Kevin Betsy and Ashvir Johal have also left the Club.
The remaining coaching staff will take over as the club ‘work swiftly and effectively to ensure the right person is appointed as the next permanent manager of Wigan Athletic’.
Toure worked under the tutelage of Brendan Rodgers before leaving for the Wigan job towards the end of November last year.