Saturday 14 January 2017 23:03, UK
Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Philippe Montanier "following a series of disappointing results".
Montanier replaced Dougie Freedman at the City Ground in June last year but has been under mounting pressure.
Saturday's goalless draw against Birmingham at St Andrews was the eighth game in all competitions without a win and proved the final straw for the Frenchman.
Forest, who are now searching for the eighth permanent manager in five years, confirmed the news in a statement on their website.
"The club has made the decision following a series of disappointing results this season and given the current position in the league table," said the club.
"The search for a replacement manager will now begin. In the meantime, Gary Brazil will be handling first-team affairs.
"Nottingham Forest would like to place on record its thanks to Philippe for his time working with the players and the staff and wish him the best for the future."
The former Rennes boss leaves Forest having won nine of his 30 games in charge and appeared to know the writing was on the wall after the Birmingham game.
"The role of the head coach or manager is always in danger. It is part of my job," he said.
"I have told the owners that the most important thing is the team and the club, not my position.
"I am not selfish, I am always focused on the team and the club which is under my control."
He also called for a meeting with owner Fawaz Al Hasawi to discuss transfer targets, but they will no longer be his decisions to make.
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