Rochdale have sacked manager Keith Hill after six years in charge in his second spell at the League One club

Dale, who are 22nd in the table, have also terminated the contract of his assistant Chris Beech.

The 49 year old has achieved two of the three promotions in Rochdale's history, most recently from League Two in 2014.

But they have won just once in 12 games since Boxing Day and are now five points adrift of safety in the third tier after five straight defeats.