Hiddink leaves Turkey job

The contract of Turkey coach Guus Hiddink has been terminated by mutual consent following the national team’s failure to reach next summer’s European Championships, the Turkish Football Federation have announced.

Last night’s 3-0 aggregate defeat to Croatia in the Euro 2012 play-offs brought an end to Turkey’s hopes of reaching the tournament in Poland and Ukraine.

A statement on the official TFF website read: “Following the meeting between Turkish Football Federation Executive Committee and Turkey head coach Guus Hiddink, the Dutch coach’s contract has been terminated by mutual consent.

“We would like to thank Mr Guus Hiddink for his services during his working period, and wish him all the best in his future career.”