Wheelsy
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Paul Ince has become the latest managerial casualty of the Premier League season after being sacked by Blackburn Rovers.
The decision to terminate Ince's contract came off the back of a dismal run of form that culminated in a 3-0 defeat to Wigan on Saturday.
That result, Rovers' sixth successive league reverse, extended the club's winless run to 11 matches and saw them end the weekend five points from safety.
A statement of the club's official website read: "It is with great sadness the board announce that Paul Ince is to leave the club.
"After a board meeting yesterday (Monday) it was decided to relieve Paul of his duties.
"The board, having selected Paul back in June, were desperate for him to succeed and wanted to give him as much time as possible in the unforgiving environment of Premier League management where time is such a precious commodity."
Chairman John Williams said "Three wins in 17 games has seen a squad, which finished seventh last season, fall to 19th position. We are currently in real danger of becoming detached from the pack.
"The survival of the club in the Premier League is paramount and our focus now is on finding a replacement who will be able to maintain our top division status.
"Paul will bounce back, he is a fighter and we wish him well."
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The decision to terminate Ince's contract came off the back of a dismal run of form that culminated in a 3-0 defeat to Wigan on Saturday.
That result, Rovers' sixth successive league reverse, extended the club's winless run to 11 matches and saw them end the weekend five points from safety.
A statement of the club's official website read: "It is with great sadness the board announce that Paul Ince is to leave the club.
"After a board meeting yesterday (Monday) it was decided to relieve Paul of his duties.
"The board, having selected Paul back in June, were desperate for him to succeed and wanted to give him as much time as possible in the unforgiving environment of Premier League management where time is such a precious commodity."
Chairman John Williams said "Three wins in 17 games has seen a squad, which finished seventh last season, fall to 19th position. We are currently in real danger of becoming detached from the pack.
"The survival of the club in the Premier League is paramount and our focus now is on finding a replacement who will be able to maintain our top division status.
"Paul will bounce back, he is a fighter and we wish him well."
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