Widnes Vikings have parted company with their head coach Simon Finnigan by mutual consent.
Finnigan took charge of the Championship club ahead of the 2021 season and led them to an eighth-place finish.
This season started well with four consecutive wins, but that run was followed by five defeats in a row with Sunday’s loss at home to Batley Bulldogs proving to be Finnigan’s last in charge.
“We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Simon for his efforts during his time as head coach since joining in November 2020,” said the Vikings in a statement.
“Simon’s efforts as head coach at Widnes Vikings are greatly appreciated, and he leaves with our best wishes for the future.
“The squad has been blighted by injuries in recent weeks, but we recognise that results have not been good enough regardless of the circumstances.”
The club’s performance manager, Ryan O’Brien, will take interim charge while Widnes search for a new head coach.