ADO Den Haag sacks manager Peter after disappointing season start

Peter led ADO to Eredivisie promotion last season but managed just one win in 11 league games this term, prompting the sack.

ADO Den Haag has sacked manager Robin Peter after a disappointing start to the season. The 39-year-old German, who took charge at the start of last season, guided the club to promotion from the first division as champions. However, ADO have won only once in 11 Eredivisie matches this season and suffered an embarrassing cup exit to amateur side Excelsior '31 last week. They also lost a crucial relegation battle against PEC Zwolle over the weekend. Sporting director Steven Gunn said: "We must acknowledge that six points from eleven matches is insufficient. With survival as our primary objective, we have made this difficult decision." Assistant coach Levi Schwiebbe will take temporary charge until a new manager is appointed.