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Middlesbrough's opponents sack manager in build-up to game

Tim Walter has lost his job as Hull City boss <i>(Image: Richard Sellers/PA)</i>
Tim Walter has lost his job as Hull City boss (Image: Richard Sellers/PA)

HULL CITY have dismissed their manager, Tim Walter, ahead of Saturday's lunchtime game with Middlesbrough at the Riverside.

The Tigers’ 2-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday was their ninth match without a win and left them languishing in the relegation zone.

The club said in a statement: “Hull City can confirm we have parted company with head coach Tim Walter with immediate effect.

“Assistant head coaches Julian Hubner and Filip Tapalovic have also left the club.

“First-team coach Andy Dawson will take interim charge while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a permanent successor.

“We would like to thank Tim, Julian and Filip for their efforts during their time at the MKM Stadium and wish them well for the future.”

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Walter was appointed at the end of May following the controversial dismissal of Liam Rosenior, despite him leading the club to a seventh-placed finish.

Former Hamburg coach Walter managed just three wins during his 18 games in charge.