Liverpool cult hero sacked just five months into disastrous first managerial job

Former Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has been sacked by ADO Den Haag less than six months after taking charge of the Dutch club.

The 42-year-old made the move into management this summer, taking charge of Dutch second-division side ADO.

But he has lasted just 176 days in the job.

Kuyt sacked after less than six months

He was dismissed after managing just four wins from 16 league games this season, form which has left ADO 17^th in the table.

Kuyt, who scored 71 goals in 286 matches for Liverpool, was expected to challenge for promotion with Den Haag this season.

But his time in charge of the club was beset by problems both on and off the pitch.

Technical manager Daryl Janmaat resigned midway through the campaign, while key players Thomas Verheydt and Ricardo Kishna submitted transfer requests.

Meanwhile, police officers attended ADO's training ground in September after receiving intelligence that fans were planning to stage a protest.

The final straw came earlier this month when Kuyt's side were beaten 1-0 at home by Roda.

That defeat left the club fourth bottom of the table, with just 16 points from 16 games.

ADO will now look to appoint a replacement for Kuyt before their next match on December 11.