Rochdale sack manager Keith Hill
Monday 4 March 2019 11:25, UK
Struggling League One side Rochdale have sacked manager Keith Hill and his assistant Chris Beech following a run of four consecutive defeats.
Hill was in his second spell in charge at Spotland, taking over again in 2013 having previously managed the club between 2006 and 2011.
The 49-year-old has been dismissed following a run of nine defeats in the last 11 League One games, with Saturday's 2-0 loss at Luton leaving Rochdale 22nd in the table and five points adrift of safety.
Brian Barry-Murphy and Tony Ellis will take charge of the first team ahead of Saturday's home game against Shrewsbury.
A statement on the club's website read: "It has been the most difficult decision that the board has had to make but it is felt that due to results on the pitch, that a new direction is needed.
"We believe the next five games against opposition in and around us represents a great opportunity to try and retain our League One status, which is why this action has been taken now.
"The board would like to place on record their thanks to Keith and Chris for their exceptional services to the club and wish them all the best for the future."
