Former England great Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Birmingham City.
The former Manchester United and England striker oversaw just two wins in 15 games following his appointment in October.
His side slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Leeds on New Year's Day.
Waterford man John O'Shea will remain on the Birmingham staff for now, working under Steve Spooner, who will assume responsibility for the first team on an interim basis.
O'Shea joined the club alongside Rooney in October.
A club statement read: "Birmingham City has today parted company with manager Wayne Rooney and first-team coach Carl Robinson.
"Despite their best efforts, results have not met the expectations that were made clear at the outset.
"Therefore, the board feels that a change in management is in the best interests of the football club."
Chief executive Garry Cook said: "We are committed to doing what is necessary to bring success to St Andrew's.
"Unfortunately, Wayne's time with us did not go as planned and we have decided to move in a different direction.
"The search for a successor begins with immediate effect and we will update supporters when we have further news."
Birmingham- now 20th in the table - were sixth when Rooney was brought in by the club's new ownership group at the expense of former boss John Eustace.
