Plymouth sack Ian Foster just three months after leaving role as Steven Gerrard’s no.2

Plymouth Argyle have sacked manager Ian Foster just three months after he joined the club. Foster, who was Steven Gerrard’s assistant at Aston Villa, took over at Home Park in June following the departure of Steven Schumacher. However, the Pilgrims have struggled this season, winning just one of their opening eight League One games. They currently sit 22nd in the table. A club statement said: “Plymouth Argyle can confirm that Ian Foster has left the club. The club would like to thank Ian for his efforts and wish him well for the future. We will be making a further announcement in due course.” Foster’s departure comes as a surprise, given his previous experience as a coach at the highest level. He had previously worked with Gerrard at Rangers and Aston Villa, and had a good reputation in the game. However, he has struggled to replicate that success at Plymouth, and his side have been particularly poor defensively. The Pilgrims have conceded 18 goals in eight games, the worst record in the league. Foster’s departure is a big blow to Plymouth, who are now on the hunt for a new manager. The club will be looking for someone who can turn their fortunes around quickly, and who can get them challenging for promotion to the Championship. The news comes just a day after Plymouth’s 3-1 defeat to Forest Green Rovers on Tuesday night. The Pilgrims have now lost their last four games in all competitions, and are in danger of falling into the relegation zone.

Summary

"Plymouth Argyle have sacked manager Ian Foster after just three months in charge. The Pilgrims have struggled for form this season, winning just one of their opening eight League One games. Foster's departure comes as a surprise, given his previous experience as a coach at the highest level. The club are now on the hunt for a new manager."