After a dismal start to the season with the team rooted to the bottom of the Championship 6 points away from safety, and shipping goals in like theyre going out of fashion, Stubbs was under pressure.
In the last few minutes the club have issued the following statement.
Alan Stubbs, assistant manager John Doolan and first team coach Andy Holden with immediate effect.
Following a board meeting this morning it was felt that a change of first team management was needed to give the club the best possible opportunity to preserve our Championship status.
The club would like to place on record our thanks to Alan, John and Andy for their effort and professionalism, and we wish them well for the future.
The board have now started the process of appointing a new first team manager.
The club will be making no further comment at this stage.
The merry-go-round spins again.