John Toshack was sacked as boss of struggling Spanish First Division side Real Sociedad today in the wake of the club's 2-0 defeat to Tenerife at the weekend.
Toshack, a favourite at Sociedad who had been serving his third spell as manager of the northern Spanish team, was dismissed with his entire coaching staff, the club said in a statement.
The experienced Welshman, who made his name as a player with Liverpool during their glory years in the 1970s, had been hired last year from French side St Etienne in an effort to turn around the club's fortunes.
But this season has been a tale of woe for Real, who are languishing second from bottom of the table and now face a fight to stay in the division.
Former Real Madrid coach Toshack will be replaced by Roberto Olabe, who will be assisted by Jesus Maria Zamora and Julen Masach.