Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has left his position as Cardiff City manager, following his eighth successive defeat.
McCarthy as well as his assistant manager Terry Connors left the club on Saturday afternoon, following Cardiff's 2-0 defeat to Middlesborough.
Saturday's defeat also represented the first time in the club's history they have lost six home games in a row in all competitions.
Now former Cardiff City manager Mick McCarthy has left his position "by mutual agreement", the club have announced. Issue date: Saturday October 23, 2021.In a statement released by the club immediately after full time, Cardiff confirmed that McCarthy and Connors had left 'by mutual agreement'.
"Cardiff City Football Club can confirm that First Team Manager Mick McCarthy and Assistant Manager Terry Connor have left the Club by mutual agreement and with immediate effect," the statement said.
"We would like to thank Mick and Terry for their efforts during their time with the Bluebirds and wish them all the best for the future.
"Steve Morison and Tom Ramasut will oversee first-team duties at this time, as the Board of Directors begin the process of appointing a permanent replacement."
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While his tenure as Cardiff manager got off to a strong start, having not lost in his first 11 matches, McCarthy's side never looked to be in with any real chance of making the playoffs.
Under-23s boss Steve Morison will take temporary charge alongside his assistant Tom Ramasut. It is understood the pair will be in charge for the next three games, against Stoke City, QPR and Huddersfield Town, to take Cardiff into the international break.
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