Sam Allardyce said he will step down as West Bromwich Albion manager at the end of the season after Wednesday's 3-1 home defeat by West Ham United in the Premier League.
Allardyce took charge in December after Slaven Bilic was sacked but was unable to save the Midlands club from an immediate return to the Championship.
It is the first time the much-travelled Allardyce has been in charge of a team relegated from the top-flight.
Allardyce, who has a reputation for guiding teams to safety, took charge with West Brom already in deep trouble, having won only one of their opening 13 games.
He improved performances and in April, after back-to-back wins including an incredible 5-2 victory over Chelsea, it seemed that Allardyce might manage a great escape for West Brom.
But a 3-1 defeat by Arsenal on May. 9 condemned them to a second relegation from the top-flight in four seasons.
Allardyce's long-time assistant Sammy Lee and first team coach Robbie Stockdale will also depart the club.
Interviewed by Sky Sports after the defeat by his old club West Ham, an agitated Allardyce offered a rather ironic take on his decision to step aside.
He also took offence at West Ham striker Michail Antonio's description of West Brom's style as direct.
