Stoke City on Saturday evening confirmed the sacking of first team manager, Mark Hughes after a 2-1 shock loss to League two side, Coventry City.
Mark Hughes’ sacking was confirmed after the humiliating loss to the League two strugglers via the club’s official twitter handle.
CLUB STATEMENT: Stoke City can confirm that the contract of manager Mark Hughes has been terminated with immediate effect.#SCFC 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/pSaThNUO2H
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) January 6, 2018
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We would like to thank Mark for all he has achieved for the Club over the last four and a half years, notably in guiding us to three successive ninth places finishes in the Premier League, and we wish him every success for the future.#SCFC 🔴⚪️
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) January 6, 2018
The Club will look to appoint a new manager as soon as possible and will be making no further comment at this time.#SCFC 🔴⚪️
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) January 6, 2018
A run of five defeats in seven Premier League games also contributed to Hughes’ departure as he leaves the club in the relegation zone after four and a half years in charge.
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