CITY'S relegation rivals Bristol Rovers have today sacked Darrell Clarke.
Rovers are currently fourth from bottom in League One and just two points ahead of the Bantams.
A club statement said: "Darrell Clarke has been a loyal servant of Bristol Rovers for nearly six years, initially as John Ward's assistant and then progressing to first-team manager.
"(It is) a role in which he has enjoyed considerable success with promotions from the Conference and League Two before consolidating the club's position in League One over the last two years.
"This season commenced with optimism and high expectation of a challenge for the play-off places but results and performances have been disappointing.
"After much soul-searching and lengthy deliberations, it has been mutually agreed that it is probably in the best interests of the club and Darrell Clarke to seek a fresh way forward."
Rovers have lost four in a row and were thumped 4-0 at home by Doncaster last week. They were also knocked out of the FA Cup by non-league Barnet.
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