ANDY ROBINSON has finally been sacked by Bristol – four days after being bizarrely suspended by the Premiership strugglers.
Rock-bottom Bristol handed the ex England and Scotland boss a three-year deal just this summer.
But after losing all nine games they have axed the man who brought them up from the Championship and began an immediate search for a new boss.
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The club even have ambitious plans to tempt South Africa’s World Cup winning boss Heyneke Meyer to Ashton Gate.
Robinson said: “I am extremely proud to have played my part in helping Bristol reach their goal of getting back to the Aviva Premiership after a long seven-year absence.
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“As everyone appreciates, the start of the season for Bristol has been extremely tough. However, I was surprised and disappointed by the board’s decision.
“I would like to thank everyone involved with the club for some very special memories and wish them all the best for the future.”
Chairman Chris Booy said: “We thank Andy for his contribution to the overall coaching set up at the club.
“Unfortunately, the board lost confidence that Andy would retain the club’s Premiership position, bearing in mind the results to date.
“Andy departs with the knowledge that he made a significant contribution in helping Bristol return to the Premiership this season. Andy leaves with the club’s very best wishes and we all wish him every success in the next chapter of his career.”
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