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Claudio Ranieri sacked by Fulham

Fulham have parted company with boss Claudio Ranieri and Scott Parker takes over on a temporary basis at Craven Cottage.

This is Fulham's third managerial change of the season, with Slaviska Jokanovic being replaced by Ranieri in November.

The Italian manager only managed three wins in his time with Fulham, his debut game against Southampton. He also managed to beat Huddersfield and Brighton - but all wins have come at Craven Cottage.

Image via the New York Post

However, the reverse fixture against Southampton took place on Wednesday night and the Saints picked up a crucial three points to effectively end Ranieri's short reign in charge.

Fulham sit 19th in the table with just 17 points to their name and look almost destined for relegation back to the Championship.

Owner Shahid Khan said: "Claudio Ranieri agreed to my decision that a change was in the best interest of everyone.

"No surprise to me, Claudio was a perfect gentleman, as always. Claudio's tenure at Fulham didn't produce the outcome we anticipated and needed when I appointed him as manager in November, but be assured he is not solely to blame for the position we are in today.

"Claudio walked into a difficult situation, inheriting a side that gained only one point in its prior eight matches, and he provided an immediate boost by leading our club to nine points in his first eight games as manager.

"Though we were unable to maintain that pace thereafter, I am grateful for his effort. Claudio leaves Fulham as our friend and he will undoubtedly experience success again soon."

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