Pardew and West Ham part company
Monday, 11 December 2006 22:17Alan Pardew has been sacked as West Ham manager after a string of defeats.
The decision was taken on Monday morning by Hammers new chairman Eggert Magnusson and the club will seek to appoint a successor before the January transfer window.
West Ham said in a statement: 'West Ham United have today announced the departure from the club of Alan Pardew.
'Alan has made an important contribution since joining as manager in September 2003 but this season's results have been disappointing and have left the club in a very difficult position.
'The chairman, Mr Eggert Magnusson, and the board have been concerned by the performances of recent weeks and feel that it is the right time to make a change in the best interests of the club.
'Mr Magnusson and the board would like to place on the record their thanks to Alan Pardew for his hard work and commitment and to wish him well for the future.
'The search for a successor is now under way in order that a new manager can be in place ahead of the January transfer window.
'First-team coach Kevin Keen will take temporary charge of team affairs until a new appointment has been made. No further statements on this matter will be made by the club before that time.'
The Hammers have lost five out of their last six Premiership matches including both games since Magnusson became chairman - a 4-0 at Bolton on Saturday which followed a 2-0 home defeat against Wigan.
