Sam Allardyce has released a statement tonight, just moments after the England FA confirmed that his dream job contract was terminated.
The now ex-England boss admits to being "disappointed" with the news following showdown talks with the FA's top brass this evening.
Allardyce was summoned by the FA chairman Greg Clarke and chief executive Martin Glenn after an undercover Daily Telegraph reporter recorded him making a number of controversial comments, including how to get around player transfer rules.
Allardyce offered an apology to the association and admits in his statement that his comments caused embarrassment.
He stopped short of offering an apology to the former England manager Roy Hodgson despite mocking him in the video footage that was released last night.
Allardyce mimicked Hodgson’s speech impediment by calling him “Woy” and said he was so boring he used to put the England players to sleep.
He had a pop at Hodgson's assistant Gary Neville saying he should have sat down and "shut up" at Euro 2016 and claimed that England's Prince Harry is a "very naughty boy".
However, he only offered his "regret" regarding comments made about other people in the video footage.
Sam Allardyce's statement in full:
"Further to recent events, The FA and I have mutually agreed to part company.
"It was a great honour for me to be appointed back in July and I am deeply disappointed at this outcome.
"This afternoon, I met with Greg Clarke and Martin Glenn and offered a sincere and wholehearted apology for my actions.
"Although it was made clear during the recorded conversations that any proposed arrangements would need The FA's full approval, I recognise I made some comments which have caused embarrassment.
"As part of today's meeting, I was asked to clarify what I said and the context in which the conversations took place. I have co-operated fully in this regard.
"I also regret my comments with regard to other individuals."
