Kenny Jackett resigns as Rotherham manager after five games in charge
Tuesday 29 November 2016 10:44, UK
Rotherham has announced that Kenny Jackett has resigned as manager of the Championship club after just five games and 39 days in charge.
Jackett was appointed as Alan Stubbs' successor on October 21, but after taking just one point from his five games in charge he has decided to walk away.
That leaves the Millers, who are 11 points from safety in the Championship, looking for a third manager of the season and a sixth in 14 months.
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A club statement read: "Following the game against Leeds United at the weekend, Kenny Jackett tendered his resignation and accordingly, his employment with the club has terminated with immediate effect.
"Kenny's resignation came as a shock to the club and is disappointing. The club will now focus on making appropriate arrangements for the first team."
Defeats against Preston, Leeds and Derby extended the club's winless run to 14 games.
Paul Warne will take over on an interim basis, while the board of directors begin the process of appointing a new first team coach.
Next Rotherham manager odds
Sky Bet make former Coventry City boss Tony Mowbray the early 4/1 favourite to be the next manager of Rotherham United.
Ex-Leeds chief Kevin Blackwell and former Sheffield United supremo Nigel Adkins follow in the odds at 6/1.
Bristol City first-team coach John Pemberton is on offer at 7/1 and the Millers' interim manager Paul Warne can be backed to keep the top job at 8/1.
Former Rotherham boss Ronnie Moore can be supported at 20/1 to make a return to the Yorkshire club and Neil Redfearn is on offer at 33/1 for another spell in charge at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Posted at 1840 GMT on 28/11/16.
