Ipswich Town have confirmed that the club have parted company with manager Mick McCarthy with immediate effect, following the club's 1-0 win over Barnsley on Tuesday night.
McCarthy has admitted following the game that it is not a decision he has taken lightly, but that he has not been enjoying the job over the last few weeks. McCarthy had spent five years at the club, with Ipswich sitting 12th in the Championship after 42 games.
The club said in a statement: "The Town boss was due to stay in charge until his contract runs out at the end of the season but following discussions between Mick and Club owner Marcus Evans, it has been agreed that tonight’s game against Barnsley will be Mick’s final one in Blues’ dug-out.