Cardiff's next league opponents sack their manager

Last updated : 10 August 2014 By Michael Morris

C:WindowsTempphpDD6A.tmpHuddersfield Town have sacked manager mark Robbins after their 4 - 0 home defeat to Bournemouth on the opening weekend of the season.

Huddersfield are the visitors to Cardiff City Stadium this coming Saturday (3:00pm).

Assistant manager Steve Thompson was due to take charge of the team during Sunday's training session, along with first-team coach Steve Eyre.

A statement on Huddersfield's website read:

"Following yesterday's first day defeat, Mark met with the board of directors. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mark and the directors all agreed it would be in the interests of all parties to part company.

"Accordingly, Mark's contract has ended amicably and by mutual consent.

"Huddersfield Town would like to place on record its thanks to Mark and wish him all the best for the future."