Barnsley coach sacked after seventh straight loss

Barnsley FC have confirmed the departure of manager, Markus Schopp, with immediate effect, after their seventh straight loss.Schopp had only been in the job since June 2021 and leaves the team second-bottom of the Championship.

Joseph Laumann will take charge of first team affairs on a temporary basis and the club has said the recruitment process for Markus’ replacement has already begun.

Markus Schopp said:

The Club said it appreciates Markus’ efforts and wishes him the very best in his future endeavours.Chief Executive Officer, Khaled El-Ahmad, said: “On behalf of everyone at Oakwell, I wouldlike to thank Markus for the last few months and wish him well for the next step in hiscareer.“I would like supporters to know that the process for finding a suitable replacement isunderway and we will announce a new appointment in due course.”Markus Schopp said: "I would like to thank all those who have accompanied me inthis short but very intense time. It is a pity that our hard work was not reflected in theresults. I wish the club all the best for the future and that they will achieve all their goals."