A run of eight matches without a win has led the
Seville club to relieve their trainer of his duties for the
second time in three years
Pepe Mel has been sacked as coach of Real Betis
after a 1-0 loss at Getafe on Saturday left the club
15th in La Liga, five points outside the relegation
zone.
The former West Brom manager has overseen a
miserable run of results of late, with Betis having
gone eight games without a win in all competitions,
and the club's board chose to act on Sunday in an
effort to stave off the threat of relegation.
A club statement read: "The board of directors of Real
Betis tonight decided [on] the dismissal of José Mel
Pérez as first team coach. Real Betis appreciate the
services rendered to our club by Mr Mel and wishes
him well in [the] future.
"The president of the organization, Juan Carlos Ollero,
and sporting director, Eduardo Macia, will appear at a
press conference from 11.15pm in the press room at
the Benito Villamarin Stadium."
Mel's latest tenure began in December 2014 and he
led Betis to promotion from the Spanish second tier
last season.
He previously coached Betis between 2010 and 2013
and was also relieved of his duties to end that spell in
charge.
Source:goal.com
