Limerick FC have parted company with manager Martin Russell just six games into the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season.

Russell won the First Division title with Limerick last season as well as reacing the EA Sports Cup final.

However, after just two league wins so far this season, he has left the club “by mutual consent”.

“The board and Martin had a meeting this morning,” said club chairman Pat O’Sullivan.

“Following a discussion we mutually agreed to go our separate ways. The board and Martin subsequently met the players to inform them of Martin’s departure.

“All at Limerick FC wish to thank Martin for his tremendous contribution to the club’s development since joining in 2014, and we would like to express our sincere gratitude for his hard work and commitment throughout that time.

“His role in winning the First Division last year in such spectacular fashion, as well as reaching the final of the EA Sports Cup, will not be forgotten and secures his place in our club’s history. He will always be warmly welcomed back to the Markets Field.”

Russell’s last game in charge was a 3-0 home loss against league-leaders Cork City.

“Following a meeting this morning the Club and I have mutually and amicably decided to part-company,” Russell stated.

“I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to Pat O’Sullivan for the opportunity to have managed Limerick Football Club.

“I would also like to wish everyone at the club, players and staff, the very best for the future in driving the club forward to achieve their goals.”