Cardiff City have reacted to missing out on promotion through the play-offs for the second year running by sacking manager Dave Jones.
The Bluebirds were dumped out of the play-offs at the semi-finals stage by Reading and the south Wales club have now confirmed they have parted company with Jones.
Chairman Gethin Jenkins told the club's official website: "We would like to thank Dave Jones for his considerable efforts with the club over the past six seasons.
"He leaves his post in the knowledge that he has left the club in a far better position than when he arrived."
The former Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers manager led the Bluebirds to the FA Cup final in 2008 but also missed out on the top flight in 2010 when they lost to Blackpool in the Championship final.
"Dave's tenure has seen Cardiff City Football Club develop from a standpoint of Championship stability through to becoming regular promotion contenders, while also having taken the team to an FA Cup Final," Jenkins added.
"He has also had a significant contribution in the development of training facilities and the stadium during his Cardiff career. We thank him for all that he has done and wish him well for the future."