LONDON: Martin Jol’s two-year spell as Fulham manager ended yesterday after the Dutchman was unable to reverse the club’s sinking fortunes.
Dutchman Jol (pictured) was sacked and recently-appointed coach Rene Meulensteen put in charge of the first team following a run of five consecutive Premier League defeats and six in all competitions.
Fulham have won only three league games all season and are currently in freefall having sunk to 18th in the table following Saturday’s 3-0 loss at West Ham United.
“Our poor form and results this season are undeniable, and Fulham supporters deserve better,” Fulham chairman Shahid Khan said in a statement.
Jol had predicted last week that his future could hinge on the visit to Upton Park and the team’s meek surrender left his job dangling by a thread.
“With more than half the season still ahead, an immediate change was necessary,” added Khan. AFP
