Toshack resigns as Wales manager (From Crewe Guardian)

Toshack resigns as Wales manager

1:49pm Thursday 9th September 2010 in

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John Toshack has stood down as Wales manager with immediate effect.

The 61-year-old has officially had his employment with the Football Association of Wales terminated by mutual consent.

The decision was announced jointly by Toshack and the FAW at a press conference on Thursday afternoon.

Toshack's position had been the subject of considerable scrutiny since his side were beaten in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier in Montenegro last Friday.

FAW chief executive Jonathan Ford read a prepared statement saying: "The Football Association of Wales wishes to announce Mr John Toshack, Wales national team manager, and the association have mutually decided to cease his employment with immediate effect.

"The FAW will make an announcement on future plans in due course.

"The association would like to place on record their gratitude for John for his work over the past six years.

"The strides that have been made to develop a new, young, dynamic squad are greatly appreciated.

"Everyone concerned at the FAW is convinced the side has a great future thanks to the foundation stones laid by John."