Sheffield Wednesday manager Ron Atkinson is parting company with the club, six months after returning to Hillsborough.

Wednesday have decided not to renew his contract which expires on May 31st, the Yorkshire club announced yesterday.

In a statement, the club said: "The board have given extensive consideration to future appointments and the development of the club's resources in line with other Premier League sides.

"It is the intention to restructure the team management with a long-term development."