ChampionshipSheffield Wednesday have sacked head coach Stuart Gray after 18 months in charge.

Wednesday finished 13th in the Championship last season, 18 points off the play-off spots and 19 clear of the relegation zone.

In a statement, club chairman Dejphon Chansiri said: "This is not a decision I have taken lightly but one that I believe is in the best interests of our club ahead of the 2015-16 season.

"The club will be taking a new direction next season and it is my belief that the appointment of a new head coach will help achieve my desire of bringing Premier League football back to Hillsborough.

"I would like to thank Stuart for his hard work and diligence on behalf of Sheffield Wednesday and wish him all the very best moving forward."