MX23RW : Saturday, November 23 22:07:51| >> :120:5221:5221:

Martin Jol sacked as Fulham boss

Fulham sack manager Martin Jol with Rene Meulensteen taking full charge of the team.

Fulham have sacked Martin Jol as their manager.

The Cottagers have been on a disappointing run of results and currently sit in the relegation zone of the Premier League.

Jol's side were beaten by West Ham United on Saturday, as the Hammers ran out 3-0 winners at Upton Park.

Fulham chairman Shahid Khan released a statement saying: "Today I spoke with Martin to thank him for his efforts on behalf of Fulham Football Club over the past three seasons and, in particular, since my becoming chairman earlier this year.

"Martin was very gracious and I appreciate his understanding of the situation. There is no question Martin is an excellent football man and he has my utmost respect for the commitment he made to our club.

"However, our poor form and results this season are undeniable, and Fulham supporters deserve better. With more than half the season still ahead, an immediate change was necessary."

Rene Meulensteen will take over as first-team manager on a permanent basis.

ID:121412: cacheID:121412:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1968:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Manager Martin Jol of Fulham looks dejected during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Cardiff City at Craven Cottage on September 28, 2013
Read Next:
Has Jol's time at Fulham come to an end?
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Crystal Palace121561017-78
19Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
20Southampton11119721-144


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!