Sam Allardyce has lost his dream job as England manager, just 67 days after getting his feet under his desk.
The England FA have confirmed the news tonight with a short statement released on their website, which crashed just moments after it was announced.
The FA revealed that the former West Ham and Sunderland manager's contract has been terminated following a mutual agreement after he displayed conduct that "was inappropriate of the England manager."
His departure comes after an undercover Daily Telegraph reporter recorded him making a number of controversial comments, including how to get around player transfer rules.
The statement goes on to say, "The manager of the England men's senior team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and show respect for the integrity of the game at all times."
Allardyce had just a single game in charge of his country, the 1-0 World Cup qualifying win in Slovakia earlier in September.
Under-21 boss Gareth Southgate will take control of the national team on a temporary basis.
The statement in full:
Allardyce's conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the England manager. He accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised. However, due to the serious nature of his actions, The FA and Allardyce have mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
This is not a decision that was taken lightly but The FA's priority is to protect the wider interests of the game and maintain the highest standards of conduct in football. The manager of the England men's senior team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and show respect for the integrity of the game at all times.
Gareth Southgate will take charge of the men's senior team for the next four matches against Malta, Slovenia, Scotland and Spain whilst The FA begins its search for the new England manager.
The FA wishes Sam well in the future.
Read more at http://www.thefa.com/news/england/2016/sep/fa-statement-sam-allardyce-27-09-16#el1L5KOqO43eBW5G.99
