Kenny Jackett: Leyton Orient sack boss after defeat by Bristol Rovers

Kenny Jackett won just seven of his 30 league games in charge of Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient have sacked boss Kenny Jackett after Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Bristol Rovers.

Defeat by Joey Barton's side was the fourth loss in a row and leaves them five points above the relegation zone.

They were seventh in League Two in early December after a 4-1 win over Swindon, but a wretched run of just two points from their following 10 matches has seen them slide down the table.

Former O's player Matt Harrold has been put in interim charge.

The ex-striker played 92 times for Orient and joined the club's coaching staff after retiring in 2020.

The club said in a statement: "We would like to place on record our thanks to Kenny and Joe, and wish them all the best for the future.

"Further details regarding who will take temporary control of first team affairs will be communicated in due course."

Assistant Joe Gallen, who arrived with Jackett in the summer, has also left the club.

The O's host second-bottom Carlisle on Saturday.

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