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Manager Sanchez sacked by Fulham
Sanchez took over the reins at Craven Cottage in May
Fulham have sacked manager Lawrie Sanchez with immediate effect.
The club are struggling in 18th place in the Premier League, having won just two games all season, their last win coming against Reading on 3 November.
"Losing Premiership status is a proposition that simply can not be contemplated," said a club statement.
The 48-year-old's departure comes just a day after former Fulham midfielder John Collins's sudden resignation as Hibernian manager.
Although the ex-Scotland international dismissed suggestions of a return to Craven Cottage on Thursday, Collins has been installed as the front runner to succeed Sanchez.
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Fulham have announced first team coach Ray Lewington and reserve team manager Billy McKinlay will take charge of the team for Saturday's home game against Wigan.
"The club is confident that it will find the right replacement to increase its chances of remaining in the Premiership, which is of vital importance," said the statement.
Sanchez becomes the seventh managerial casualty of the Premier League season.
The former Northern Ireland boss had been under pressure following a run of four defeats in five games, which saw Fulham drop into the relegation zone.
Sanchez had been given the job full-time in May having replaced Chris Coleman on a part-time basis last season.
Sanchez took over the reins at Craven Cottage in May
Fulham have sacked manager Lawrie Sanchez with immediate effect.
The club are struggling in 18th place in the Premier League, having won just two games all season, their last win coming against Reading on 3 November.
"Losing Premiership status is a proposition that simply can not be contemplated," said a club statement.
The 48-year-old's departure comes just a day after former Fulham midfielder John Collins's sudden resignation as Hibernian manager.
Although the ex-Scotland international dismissed suggestions of a return to Craven Cottage on Thursday, Collins has been installed as the front runner to succeed Sanchez.
606: DEBATE
Your thoughts on Sanchez's sacking
Fulham have announced first team coach Ray Lewington and reserve team manager Billy McKinlay will take charge of the team for Saturday's home game against Wigan.
"The club is confident that it will find the right replacement to increase its chances of remaining in the Premiership, which is of vital importance," said the statement.
Sanchez becomes the seventh managerial casualty of the Premier League season.
The former Northern Ireland boss had been under pressure following a run of four defeats in five games, which saw Fulham drop into the relegation zone.
Sanchez had been given the job full-time in May having replaced Chris Coleman on a part-time basis last season.