Leeds United have sacked manager Gary McAllister after 11 months at the club.
The club made the decision following a run of five successive defeats which dropped Leeds to ninth in League One, five points off the play-offs.
"The decision was made to ensure that the new manager has the maximum number of games possible to move the club up the table," read a statement.
McAllister, 43, who replaced Dennis Wise in January, saw his side lose 3-1 at MK Dons in his last game in charge.
Leeds said they had made the decision to dismiss McAllister to give his successor time to "identify any new players he thinks can strengthen the current squad" before the transfer window opens in January.
The club made the decision following a run of five successive defeats which dropped Leeds to ninth in League One, five points off the play-offs.
"The decision was made to ensure that the new manager has the maximum number of games possible to move the club up the table," read a statement.
McAllister, 43, who replaced Dennis Wise in January, saw his side lose 3-1 at MK Dons in his last game in charge.
Leeds said they had made the decision to dismiss McAllister to give his successor time to "identify any new players he thinks can strengthen the current squad" before the transfer window opens in January.