Championship side Norwich City have announced that they have terminated Alex Neil's contract with immediate effect.
Neil, who could not help the Canaries maintain their Premier League status last season, has not been able to set them on the path to promotion in this campaign, with the club sitting in the eighth spot on the league table, having garnered 53 points from 36 games, 24 points adrift of from leaders Newcastle.
Club statement: Alex Neil leaves Norwich City with immediate effect. #ncfc
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Norwich has since issued a statement on their official website, also announcing that the entire club structure is under review, and an outcome will be determined by next week.
It reads: "Norwich City can confirm manager Alex Neil's contract has been terminated with immediate effect.
"The Board has taken the tough but unanimous decision, believing it is in the best interests of the Club for a new manager to be in place through a crucial summer transfer window and into next season.
#ncfc Alex Neil achieved something great by winning the playoff final. But sadly this has been long overdue. #neiloutconfirmed
"The Directors would like to place on record their sincere gratitude to Alex for all of his hard work and for the fantastic achievement of guiding us to the Premier League in 2015, via a memorable play-off final success against Middlesbrough at Wembley.
"Through tough seasons last year in the Premier League and this year in the Championship, Alex has always given his all to the Club and we wish him every success in his future career.
"First team coach Alan Irvine will take charge of the team for tomorrow's Sky Bet Championship game against Blackburn Rovers at Carrow Road.As has been widely reported the Board has been conducting a thorough review of the structure of the Club.
"An announcement about the new structure will be made next week.The Club will not be commenting further at this time, with everyone's focus on supporting Alan Irvine and the team ahead of tomorrow's game."
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