Davies parts company with Derby

Derby manager Billy Davies has left the Premier League strugglers following talks with chairman Adam Pearson.

The club are two points adrift at the foot of the table following a 2-0 defeat by Chelsea on Saturday.

"We have decided mutually in the best interest of both parties that to go our separate ways is the correct decision at this time," said Pearson.

Derby have just one win so far this season, which came against Newcastle, and have shipped in 33 goals.

The side have struggled to come to terms with the top-flight after Davies steered them to promotion via the play-offs from the Champiosnhip last season.

"Billy Davies leaves Derby County with our best wishes and our genuine gratitude in achieving a magnificent promotion to the Premier League, where everyone connected with the club wanted to be," added Pearson.

"We wish Billy all the best for his future career and both parties will now move forward, which I am sure will lead to future success for Billy Davies and Derby County."

More to follow.

Source: BBC Sport