Notts County sack manager Jamie Fullarton

Jamie Fullarton was only appointed in January, after Ricardo Moniz was sacked. Credit: ITV News Central

Notts County have sacked manager Jamie Fullarton, following a 4-1 defeat at home to Exeter City.

The club's owner Ray Trew, who is currently in the process of selling the club, said the decision was made after a run of seven games without a victory and the "danger of the club being sucked into a relegation battle".

Ray Trew says Fullarton has Credit: ITV News Central

Jamie Fullarton was only appointed as the club's new manager in January, succeeding Ricardo Moniz who was sacked in December.

It was Fullarton's first managerial job, following coaching roles at Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Bolton.