Steve Bruce has been sacked by League One club Blackpool after a disastrous start to the new season at Bloomfield Road.
The Manchester United legend, who has previously coached multiple clubs in the Premier League including Sunderland, Newcastle and and Aston Villa, was relieved of his duties by the Tangerines just 11 games into the League One campaign.
Blackpool went into the season as one of the favourites for promotion but find themselves second from bottom with seven defeats, having only chalked up two wins and two draws so far.
Bruce, 64, was sacked just hours after Blackpool suffered a 2-0 defeat at home against AFC Wimbledon, who moved into fifth place with the victory.
The club confirmed his dismissal in a statement on Saturday, which read: ‘Blackpool Football Club can announce the departure of Head Coach Steve Bruce, Assistant Head Coach Steve Agnew and First-Team Coach Stephen Clemence.
‘The club would like to thank them for their efforts, and wishes them the very best for the future.
Steve Bruce has been sacked by League One club Blackpool after a dismal start to the season
‘Stephen Dobbie and Steve Banks will take charge of first-team matters until a permanent appointment is confirmed.’
Bruce had spent two years away from the dugout before taking the Tangerines job.
Before joining Blackpool in September last year, the former Red Devils defender spent eight months at Championship club West Bromwich Albion.
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