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Cardiff sack boss Paul Trollope after just FIVE months in charge with club lying in relegation zone

Loss to Burton was the final straw for Bluebirds owner Vincent Tan who has again wielded the axe and fired Trollope as Cardiff chief

CARDIFF CITY boss Paul Trollope has been sacked after just five months in charge.

The Bluebirds have endured a nightmare with Trollope in charge, winning just two games since he took over from Russell Slade in May.

 Paul Trollope sacked by Cardiff after five months in charge
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Paul Trollope sacked by Cardiff after five months in chargeCredit: Getty Images

The Bluebirds have confirmed Trollope's departure,  a club statement read: "Cardiff City Football Club can confirm that Paul Trollope's contract has been terminated with immediate effect.

"We'd like to thank Paul for his efforts and wish him the very best of luck for the future."

 Club owner Vincent Tan ran out of patience with Trollope with Cardiff int he bottom three
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Club owner Vincent Tan ran out of patience with Trollope with Cardiff int he bottom threeCredit: Action Images

A board meeting was held following another loss at Burton on Saturday.

Assistant Coach Lennie Lawrence and Performance Director Ryland Morgans have also left the Cardiff City Stadium.

Club owner Vincent Tan gave Trollope the opportunity to revive his managerial career following his sacking at Bristol Rovers in 2010.

 Trollope was sacked at Bristol Rovers in 2010
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Trollope was sacked at Bristol Rovers in 2010Credit: PA:Press Association

However Tan, who isn't afraid of managerial changes after parting company with Malkay McKay and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has run out of patience with him.

The Malaysian billionaire instructed General Manager Ken Choo to wield the axe as the South Wales outfit struggle in the Championship bottom three.

 Tan sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2014 after sacking Malky Mackay previously
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Tan sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2014 after sacking Malky Mackay previouslyCredit: Getty Images

Trollope, 43, learnt of his dismissal at a meeting with General Manager Ken Choo this morning. The former Bristol Rovers manager's cause wasn't helped when former Bluebirds striker Jay Bothroyd called for changes at the club on social media after the defeat at Burton.

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