Charlton have sacked Ben Garner with the club languishing in the bottom half of League One - but allowed him to take training before he departed.
Saturday's home defeat by Cheltenham proved to be the final straw for the Addicks hierarchy, who have opted to make a change less than six months after hiring Garner. Despite that, Garner still worked as usual with his players before telling them of the news himself, according to South London Press.
The 42-year-old was appointed at the Valley in the summer after an impressive season with Swindon. He led the Robins to the League Two play-offs, ultimately losing to Port Vale. Charlton came calling and appointed Garner in June, handing him a three-year deal. However, he lasted just 29 games and leaves the south London outfit in 17th spot, winning five of 20 league games in charge
