Darrell Clarke sacked by Bristol Rovers | OneFootball

Bristol Rovers have sacked manager Darrell Clarke after a 10th successive league defeat.

The Gas suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to Swindon Town earlier today. Clarke's side were already 2-0 down when defender Kacper Lopata was given a straight red card in the 36th minute with the visitors eventually enjoying an easy afternoon.

That result was the last straw for the 47-year-old and the decision has been made to cut his second managerial spell at the club short prematurely.

"Bristol Rovers FC can confirm that Men’s First Team Head Coach Darrell Clarke and Assistant Head Coach Jon Stead have been relieved of their duties," a statement said on the club's official website.

"The Club would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Darrell and Jon for their hard work and efforts. Darrell’s legacy at the Club is assured and he will always be warmly welcomed at The Memorial Stadium.

"The process to recruit a successor is underway and the Club will be making no further comment at this time."

Rovers are next in action on Friday evening as they face eighth-placed Crewe Alexandra.