Coleman sacked as Fulham manager

Updated 00.02 Wed Apr 11 2007

Fulham have sacked manager Chris Coleman with immediate effect.

Coleman will be replaced by Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez on a caretaker basis for the remainder of the season.

Coleman was booed off at both half-time and the end of the match as angry fans at Craven Cottage called for his head with shouts of "Coleman out"

The sacking comes after Fulham lost 3-1 at home to Man City on Monday leaving the club only four points above the relegation zone.

Coleman was booed off at both half-time and the end of the match as angry fans at Craven Cottage called for his head with shouts of "Coleman out."

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