Source: Team_Talk
Slade sacked by struggling Seagulls
The former Yeovil boss has been relieved of his duties having only replaced Micky Adams at the Withdean Stadium back in March.[LNB]Assistant manager Dean White and first-team coach Bob Booker have also left the club, with Martin Hinshelwood taking over as caretaker manager.[LNB]Slade was appointed in March on a contract until the end of the season and was rewarded with a two-year deal after ensuring the club avoided relegation.[LNB]However, Albion are hovering just one place above the drop zone following Saturday's 3-3 draw at home to Hartlepool and chairman Tony Bloom felt it was the right time for a change.[LNB]Bloom told the club's official website: "It is not a decision we have taken lightly and one taken with a heavy heart.[LNB]"Russell is a good man, which made it an even harder decision to take, but it is one which has been made in the club's best interests.[LNB]"Like all Albion fans I am extremely grateful for Russell's achievements at the end of last season, as he kept us in League One against the odds."[LNB][LNB][LNB]
