One of the most anticipated departures in football was announced by the Premier League club just after 10am today.
It is understood that Zola was sacked for a breach of contract, with West Ham co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold believed to be unhappy with comments he made after it was announced that all the players, apart from Scott Parker, would be available for transfer.
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Zola's meeting with Karen Brady, the club's vice-chairman, this morning lasted just minutes before the manager was told of
Sullivan said: "I can't comment on what will be a legal dispute."
The Italian's departure was inevitable after a succession of barbed comments from Sullivan and Gold.
After a defeat by Wolves at home, Sullivan posted an apology for the performance on the club's website.
In it he called the squad "unbalanced", and described their recent performances as "pathetic", even going as far as to say: "Nobody at the club should delude themselves that we are a good team. The table at this stage of the season does not lie."
Indeed, Zola came close to quitting after a run of six straight defeats but, after flying to his family home in Sardinia, he returned to pledge his short-term future to the club.
The former Chelsea legend was impressed with the backing he received from his players, but his record has not been impressive.
In 80 games, Zola won just 23 while losing 36, a success rate of just 29 per cent.
After Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City, his last in charge, he responded to questions about his future with a short but polite: 'See you in the future,' a clear indication that his time at the Boleyn Ground was running out.
And Sullivan's programme notes on Sunday claimed that the team's efforts were 'below the expectations at the start of the season'.
Avram Grant, who has performed a minor miracle in getting Portsmouth to the FA Cup final, has emerged as the immediate favourite for the job.
Other contenders include former Blackburn and Manchester City manager Mark Hughes, but he may prove too expensive.
Former Spurs manager Martin Jol and one-time West Ham favourite Slaven Bilic are also among the front-runners.
It is understood that Zola was sacked for a breach of contract, with West Ham co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold believed to be unhappy with comments he made after it was announced that all the players, apart from Scott Parker, would be available for transfer.
Related ArticlesWest Ham season reviewWest Ham in Olympic Stadium talks with AEGWest Ham 2012 stadium bid 'credible'Kieron Dyer tops huge West Ham payrollWest Ham wage bill laid bareZola to meet ownersZola responded by saying that if he was Mark Noble or Valon Behrami he wouldn't be very happy to have heard the news.
Zola's meeting with Karen Brady, the club's vice-chairman, this morning lasted just minutes before the manager was told of
Sullivan said: "I can't comment on what will be a legal dispute."
The Italian's departure was inevitable after a succession of barbed comments from Sullivan and Gold.
After a defeat by Wolves at home, Sullivan posted an apology for the performance on the club's website.
In it he called the squad "unbalanced", and described their recent performances as "pathetic", even going as far as to say: "Nobody at the club should delude themselves that we are a good team. The table at this stage of the season does not lie."
Indeed, Zola came close to quitting after a run of six straight defeats but, after flying to his family home in Sardinia, he returned to pledge his short-term future to the club.
The former Chelsea legend was impressed with the backing he received from his players, but his record has not been impressive.
In 80 games, Zola won just 23 while losing 36, a success rate of just 29 per cent.
After Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City, his last in charge, he responded to questions about his future with a short but polite: 'See you in the future,' a clear indication that his time at the Boleyn Ground was running out.
And Sullivan's programme notes on Sunday claimed that the team's efforts were 'below the expectations at the start of the season'.
Avram Grant, who has performed a minor miracle in getting Portsmouth to the FA Cup final, has emerged as the immediate favourite for the job.
Other contenders include former Blackburn and Manchester City manager Mark Hughes, but he may prove too expensive.
Former Spurs manager Martin Jol and one-time West Ham favourite Slaven Bilic are also among the front-runners.
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