Hercules axe Vigo

Hercules are on the lookout for a new manager after sacking Esteban Vigo following their home defeat to Osasuna.

Liga's bottom club act following heavy defeat

Liga outfit Hercules are on the lookout for a new manager after sacking Esteban Vigo following their 4-0 home defeat to Osasuna. Vigo, 56, led Hercules back into the top division last season for the first time since 1996-97, and in his first away game they stunned champions Barcelona 2-0 at Camp Nou. They claimed notable scalps at home but struggled on the road and have been in freefall over the last couple of months, losing nine of their last 11 matches. The board's patience finally snapped after Sunday's heavy home drubbing and Vigo's successor will be tasked with the job of moving Hercules off the foot of the table to safety. Barcelona B manager Luis Enrique, who has already confirmed he will be leaving his post in the summer, and AEK boss Manolo Jimenez are the early contenders to succeed Vigo.