Brisbane Roar head coach Mike Mulvey has parted ways with the club just six A-League matches after he led the side to a win in the 2013-14 grand final.
The club’s managing director Sean Dobson said in a statement on Sunday that Mulvey would step down.
“Head Coach Mike Mulvey met with Brisbane Roar FC management today. As a result, he will step down from the Head Coach’s position,” Dobson said.
“Brisbane Roar FC thanks Mike Mulvey for his contribution to the success of the club since his appointment as interim coach in December 2012 and as Brisbane Roar Head Coach in February 2013.
“As head coach, Mike Mulvey guided Brisbane Roar to the Hyundai A-League 2013/14 Premiers’ Plate, winning the league by 10 points, before securing an historic grand final win on May 4, 2014 against Western Sydney Wanderers.”
“The board review of all Brisbane Roar FC football operations was conducted in line with Brisbane Roar’s commitment to continual improvement.”
The champions have endured a horror start to the season, slumping to a record of five losses and just a solitary win.
Mulvey leaves just six months after guiding the Roar to the A-League title and being named coach of the year.
Rumours suggest former Dutch international Frans Thijssen is the man being lined up to replace the outgoing manager until the end of the current campaign.
Mulvey’s record with the club stands at 27 wins, eight draws and 21 losses from 56 games in all competitions.
Source: ABC