Bristol City have announced the sacking of head coach Lee Johnson following Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Cardiff.
The result extended City's winless run to nine games; bringing an end to Johnson's four-year spell at the club.
Saturday's result also left the Robins 12th in the Sky Bet Championship table and nine points adrift of the play-off places with five games remaining.
City chief executive Mark Ashton said: “We recognise the huge amount of work that Lee has put in over the last four-and-a-half years to move this club forward and we thank him for all his efforts.
“There have been some special moments over those years and Lee has played a significant part in them.
“However, success in football is ultimately judged by results and league position and the board believes that a change of management is needed now for Bristol City.”
Current assistant head coach Dean Holden will take over in a caretaker capacity as the club look to appoint a successor.
City welcome relegation-threatened Hull to Ashton Gate on Wednesday.
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