Hull City has dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior despite his recent nomination for the Championship Manager of the Season award, sources from Sky Sports News understand. Rosenior, who took over when the team was 21st in the Championship 18 months ago, was sacked after narrowly missing out on the play-offs by three points. This decision, covered in a story by @PJBuckingham, has been described as surprising and controversial, given his significant role in the team's near-recovery.
Hull City head coach Liam Rosenior has been sacked after failing to guide his side into the Championship play-offs. #BBCFootball #BBCEFL
Liam Rosenior sacked by Hull City. Astonishing. 21st in the Championship when they appointed him 18 months ago. Sacked after missing out on the play-offs by three points. Story by @PJBuckingham #HCAFC https://t.co/lyW5Z3gpm2
Liam Rosenior had been nominated for Championship Manager of the season before being surprisingly sacked today Full story here 👇 https://t.co/Gsiz1JwHCm
Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Hull City head coach More from @PJBuckingham https://t.co/G0WQMhQk5W
Still no word from @HullCity so seeking official confirmation to go with the various reports that Liam Rosenior has gone in what is a huge and extremely controversial decision. We’ll try to see if those involved will talk. I was off today. Was. #hcafc @RadioHumberside https://t.co/JpO5HrsIVW
🚨 BREAKING: Hull City have today sacked head coach Liam Rosenior despite being shortlisted for the Championship manager of the season award, Sky Sports News understands https://t.co/faIYMfTUKp