Monday 12 December 2016 21:10, UK
Jeff Fisher has been sacked by the Los Angles Rams in the wake of Sunday's 42-14 defeat at home to the Atlanta Falcons.
Fisher had been in charge of the Rams since joining the NFL club from the Tennessee Titans in 2012.
The 58-year-old, who signed a two-year contract before the start of the current season, amassed a record of 31-45-1 in nearly five seasons.
Sunday's loss saw Fisher match Dan Reeves NFL record of 165 defeats as a head coach.
"Making a decision such as this - especially during the season - is one of the most difficult in sports," said Rams owner Stanley Kroenke. "I have great respect for Jeff as a coach, person, father and friend.
"He has worked tirelessly despite some challenging circumstances. He played an integral role in helping this team make history in returning the NFL to Los Angeles, and we always will be grateful for his commitment and dedication to our organisation.
"However, this is the right time to make a change as our performance has not lived up to my or our fans' expectations. We all are focused on improving as an organisation and building a team that makes Los Angeles proud.
"Our mission is to celebrate a Super Bowl title with our fans in Los Angeles. Today is the first step to bringing us closer to that goal."
