Leyton Orient 0-2 Bristol Rovers: Kenny Jackett sacked as O's manager in wake of defeat at Brisbane Road

Leyton Orient manager Kenny Jackett was sacked shortly after the O's were beaten 2-0 by Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night.

A statement posted on the club's official website said: "The Club can confirm that it has parted company with Manager Kenny Jackett with immediate effect.

"Assistant Manager Joe Gallen, who joined the Club with Kenny Jackett in the summer, will also depart his role.

"We would like to place on record our thanks to Kenny and Joe, and wish them all the best for the future.

"Further details regarding who will take temporary control of first team affairs will be communicated in due course."

Both teams created chances in a lively first-half before the visitors went ahead on 34 minutes when Antony Evans collected a Sam Finley pass before finding the net with a 20-yard shot.

The Gas doubled their advantage three minutes later when Aaron Collins netted with a close-range effort from a tight angle after home goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux had parried a shot.

The Londoners did press forward with more purpose after the break but strikers Aaron Drinan and substitute Harry Smith both squandered good opportunities.

Smith did bring an excellent save from James Belshaw, though, to leave Rovers with a fourth clean sheet in as many games.

Meanwhile, Orient's wretched run continued and they have now collected only two points out of the last 30 to slide into a relegation battle and only managed one goal in their last nine league matches.

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