CITY ISSUE STATEMENT OVER SLADE SACKING
Coventry City have wished Russell Slade all the best after sacking him.
The Sky Blues released a press statement confirming that they had parted company with Slade, who had won only once since his appointment in December and with the club having not won a number of important matches and seeming heading for League 2, the club have acted with the following statement being issued:
"The club can confirm that Russell Slade has been relieved of his first team managerial duties.
"Coventry City has today parted with first team manager Russell Slade, effective immediately.
"The club will be looking to make a replacement appointment imminently.
"The club would like to wish Russell all the very best for the future.
"A further announcement will follow in due course."