Shota Arveladze has been sacked by Hull City after the Rangers favourite failed to fall into the line with their chairman's vision.
The former striker formed part of the Light Blues' treble-winning 2002/03 squad and double-winning team the following season over a four-year stint at Ibrox. He's since been forging a career in management and was appointed Tigers head coach in January following stints in Turkey and Israel, but it hasn't worked out this season.
After guiding them to safety and 19th in the English Championship last season, he's lost four on the bounce and is relieved of his duties just hours out from his side taking on Luton Town now domestic football is back from the international break. Part of the reason for his exit is that his views on the direction of the team and the club's hierarchy weren't in alignment, so the Rangers hero and assistant Peter van der Veen are gone.
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Acun Ilıcalı, Hull City chairman, said: "During the international break, we had a number of meetings with Shota to discuss the direction of the team and the future of the club.
"As these meetings went on, it became clear our views weren't aligned so we have made the decision to part ways. Shota and Peter leave with our thanks, greatest respect and fond wishes for the future.
"Our focus is now supporting Andy Dawson (interim manager) and the squad and finding the best possible candidate to drive this club forward."
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