Sligo Rovers are on the hunt for a new manager after parting ways with Liam Buckley today.
Assistant manager John Russell has been placed in caretaker charge for tomorrow's league game at home to Derry City.
The Bit O'Red slumped to three defeats in their last four games, including Friday's 2-1 loss at Bohemians that saw them drop to sixth in the league.
And they have managed just two wins in their last 12 Premier Division games with that run of form a concern ahead of the mid season break and Europe in the summer.
A Sligo Rovers statement read: "Liam was appointed at the end of 2018 ahead of the 2019 League of Ireland season in which the club finished in 7th place as well as reaching an FAI Cup Semi Final.
"In 2020, European football was secured for the first time since 2014 by finishing in fourth position as well as reaching our second FAI Cup Semi Final in as many seasons.
"In 2021, our highest league finish since 2013 was achieved by finishing third, once again ensuring European football for this coming summer."
Club Chairman Tommy Higgins said: ‘’Liam came to the club in 2019 and directed us to securing two seasons of European football since, which is the aim for the club each season.
"Liam carried himself with great dignity throughout, with his experience and knowledge of the league of Ireland being a great asset and his style of football being pleasing on the eye for our supporters''.
"We wish to send our unreserved thanks to Liam for his commitment during his time and we wish him all the best for the future.’’
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