Stoke City sack former Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill

POOR START: Stoke City have reportedly sacked manager Michael O'Neill. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Stoke have sacked manager Michael O'Neill and placed assistant Dean Holden in interim charge.

The Potters have won only one and lost three of their opening five games in the Championship this season, and currently lie 21st in the table.