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Coventry City have sacked manager Chris Coleman after finishing 19th in the Championship following Sunday's 4-0 home defeat by Watford.The ex-Fulham boss took over in February 2008 and led the Sky Blues to survival that year and 17th last term.
A club statement read: "The board stressed that the decision was not a knee-jerk reaction to Sunday's match.
"The team's form deteriorated rapidly towards the end of the season for the second year running."
Coventry chairman Ray Ranson said: "I enjoyed a very close working relationship with Chris and it's been a pleasure to work with him since his arrival.
"The board would like to place on record their thanks for his efforts over two and a half years.
"We will not be rushed into finding a successor and the board will explore every avenue to appoint the right manager to take Coventry City forward."
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