Matt Hamshaw sacked by Rotherham United | OneFootball

Rotherham United have sacked manager Matt Hamshaw following Tuesday evening's 5-0 defeat away to Peterborough United.

That result leaves the Millers in 22nd place in League One, six points off of safety and with just nine games left of the season to play.

"It is with a heavy heart that we end our affiliation with an individual who has strong historical connections and a clear passion for Rotherham United," the club said in a statement. 

"But with the club currently six points from safety in Sky Bet League One, it was deemed necessary to take action to give the team the best possible opportunity of preserving our divisional status in our remaining nine games this season."

Coaches Dale Tonge, Richard Wood, and Andy Warrington are in charge of the first team until a new manager is found with Rotherham set to face league-leaders Lincoln City this weekend.

Rotherham are in desperate need to turn results around having one just one of their last nine games in the third tier – a run that includes six defeats.