Ian Foster's Short Stint: Plymouth Argyle Head Coach Dismissed After Three-Month Tenure.

Plymouth Argyle made the decision to part ways with head coach Ian Foster after only three months in the position.

Former England Under-20s boss Ian Foster took over as head coach of Championship club Plymouth Argyle in early January, succeeding Steven Schumacher who moved to Stoke City. 

Despite a promising start, the team's performance declined significantly over the past two months, winning only one out of 11 Championship games. This downturn has left Argyle just one point away from the relegation zone.

To address this situation, director of football Neil Dewsnip and first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell will lead the team for the remainder of the season. Simon Ireland and Daryl Flahavan will maintain their roles as first-team coach and goalkeeping coach, respectively.

Reflecting on the decision, chairman Simon Hallett stated, "Ian was selected after a rigorous recruitment process due to his impressive coaching credentials. However, given the current circumstances, we believe a change is necessary to improve our chances of avoiding relegation."

Argyle suffered a 1-0 defeat against Bristol City at Home Park on Easter Monday, marking their fifth consecutive home game without scoring a goal. In two of those matches, they didn't manage to get a shot on target, prompting some fans to call for Foster's dismissal.

Foster, who left his role as assistant to Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia to join Argyle, had a good start with five unbeaten games, including a win over Sutton United in the FA Cup and victories against Cardiff City and Swansea City in the league.

However, the team's performance declined after an FA Cup loss to Leeds United in extra time. They managed only two wins and two draws in the following 11 league games.

After the Bristol City defeat, Foster mentioned that he hadn't talked with the Argyle board about his future or any concerns about the club seeking a new head coach.

"We're not satisfied when we lose a match - this is our passion and livelihood," Foster said on BBC Radio Devon. "We're resilient and determined. We take responsibility and will give our best to bounce back."