Stoke City have sacked Narcisse Pelach as their head coach.
The Potters made the decision after a run of nine games without a win in the Championship.
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Pelach had just 19 games in charge of the club, having been appointed in September.
Stoke won just three matches during that time.
Their last result was a 2-0 defeat at home Leeds United on Boxing Day, a result that left them 19th in the table at the midway point of the season.
The club will now look to formulate plans ahead of their clash against their coaching staff Sunderland December 29.
Speaking to Stoke’s official website, sporting director John Walters said: “Narcis is a talented coach with huge potential, he works tirelessly and I have no doubt he will go on to achieve success in the future.
“However, with the way the results and performances have been in recent weeks, we have to accept with guts that he is not the right fit for this club at this time.
“I take full responsibility for this and I am absolutely determined that we will now make the right choice moving forward.
“Every decision we make is driven by our love Stoke City and absolute determination to bring success to the club.”
Club chairman John Coates added: “Our thanks to Narcisse for his round-the-clock efforts during his time with the club.
“He is a great person and a talented coach with a relentless work ethic and a bright future. He left Stoke City with my best wishes.
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“I would like to thank our fans for the outstanding way they got behind the team against Leeds United on Boxing Day, and for their continued and unwavering support.”
Stoke face off on Sunday when they host Sunderland Burnley Turf Moor on New Year’s Day.
