Sunderland’s Championship rivals part company with head coach after just four months in charge

17/04/2024 Raymond Football 0

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News from around the Championship as Rotherham part company with their head coach.

Rotherham, a Championship club, has decided to part ways with head coach Leam Richardson, ending his tenure after just four months.

Richardson assumed the role in December last year, taking over from Matt Taylor when the team was facing an eight-point deficit in their battle against relegation.

Despite his efforts, he couldn’t prevent Rotherham’s slide down the table, and their relegation was confirmed after a 1-0 loss to Plymouth earlier this month.

With only three league games remaining this season against Birmingham, Bristol City, and Cardiff, Richardson’s departure comes amidst the club’s search for a fresh direction.

Additionally, assistant head coach Rob Kelly has also departed from the club.

A club statement read: “The search to appoint a new first team manager is already under way, with further communication to follow in due course.”

Sunderland beat Rotherham 2-1 at the Stadium of Light back in August, before Richardson’s appointment. The sides then played out a 1-1 draw at the New York Stadium in December.