Birmingham City have parted company with manager Harry Redknapp after suffering six straight defeats in all competitions. Lee Carsley, Blues Head Professional Development Coach, will step in as Caretaker Manager.
The 70-year-old took charge of the club with three games remaining last term, winning the final two games to avoid relegation on the final day.
The former Tottenham and Portsmouth boss then signed a one-year deal to stay on as Blues boss in May.
The Championship side signed 14 players during the summer transfer window.
But six defeats from the St Andrew's club's first eight league games of 2017-18 saw Redknapp become the first managerial casualty of the Championship season.
Saturday's 3-1 home loss to Preston was the ex-West Ham and QPR boss' final match in charge of the Blues.
Redknapp initially worked without asking for payment from Blues for the final three games of 2016-17, having replaced Gianfranco Zola.
Birmingham are 23rd in the table after their first eight league games, above only winless, newly-promoted Bolton Wanderers.