Hull City just missed out on the play-offs
Hull City have made the surprise announcement of the sacking of Liam Roneyall.
Ronnie Orr, who only agreed to a three-year contract extension in December, led the Tigers to a playoff challenge but finished seventh.
Despite finishing just three points outside the top six, Ronnie Orr was named as one of the managers of the season, with the award being won by Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna .
“One of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make”
In a statement to Hull City fans on the club's official website, club owner Akun Ilikal said it had been a difficult decision.
He said: “As chairman of this fantastic football club, this is the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. No matter how difficult the circumstances, I have to remove personal emotion in these moments and ensure the long-term vision of the club is at the forefront of my mind. center of.
“We have enjoyed an open working relationship since Liam arrived and have certainly made progress during his tenure. He will always be part of the family and I thank him for all the work he has done.
“However, it has become clear that our visions for the future are not aligned and I feel now is the time to make a change. Our philosophy is clear and we will continue to drive the club forward, while I will continue to be open and transparent with our fans.
“I know what this football club is capable of achieving and we will not stop pursuing that. We have worked hard over the past two years to develop our squad. We now have a number of talented players and we will continue to invest in and improve our players team and bring the club and its fans the success they deserve.”
Was it harsh to fire him?
Appointed in December 2022, the 39-year-old returns to the club where he spent five years as a player and was promoted to the Premier League in 2013.
He succeeds Shota Aviladze as head coach after serving as assistant coach to Phillip Cocu and Wayne Rooney at Derby County.
In his first full year in charge, he has impressed as he guided the Humberside club into the top half for the first time since 2016.
According to Olbg.com, early front-runners for the position include Alex Wray (Rangers coach), Paul Heckingbottom, Anthony Barry (Bayern Munich coach), Alex Ni Earl and Paul Cook of Chesterfield.
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