Sunday 14 June 2015 20:57, UK
Finland have sacked coach Mixu Paatelainen following a fourth straight defeat in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.
The Finns lost 1-0 at home to Hungary in their latest Group F qualifier on Saturday with disgruntled supporters calling for Paatelainen to be sacked even before the visitors scored in the 82nd minute.
Finland are fifth in the standings with four points from six matches, two points below outsiders the Faroe Islands and a massive 10 points adrift of group leaders Romania.
Former Finland striker Paatelainen, 48, refused to step down after the game, saying the loss was partly due to the country's lack of talent but his contract has now been terminated.
Paatelainen took over charge in 2011 after managing Scottish side Kilmarnock – he had previously played for a number of clubs in Scotland as well as Bolton and Wolves in England.
Finland have never qualified for a World Cup or European Championship finals and are currently ranked 78th in the world.
