Steve Coppell has announced his retirement from football management after resigning as boss of Bristol City.
Former Reading chief Coppell, who was only in charge of City for 112 days, met with chairman Steve Lansdown on Wednesday and revealed his decision to step down before confirming he was walking away from management.
"It is with the deepest regret that I confirm my departure from Bristol City. I have made my decision after very careful consideration and I believe that it is in the best interests of both the club and me personally that we go our separate ways," Coppell said in a statement released through the League Managers Association.
"Bristol City is an excellent club, with brilliant support and a chairman with great ambition for the club's future.
"Whilst I was looking forward to the challenge of leading the players in this season's campaign, unfortunately, it has become clear over recent weeks, that I found I could not, for whatever reason, become passionate about the role and give the commitment the position demands.
"I am retiring from football management but still feel I have a contribution to make to the game sometime in the future.
"I would like to sincerely thank the chairman and the board for their understanding and I wish the club and its supporters every success."
Keith Millen will replace Coppell at City, signing a three-year-old to take over at the helm of the Robins.
"I'm still getting over the shock really. I knew I wanted to do the job and last season I enjoyed it, but for certain reasons I decided to step aside from it and I was looking forward to working with Steve," Millen said.
"I did enjoy working with him and we are still friends. We met last night, when he told me the news. He apologised for leaving me in this situation.