The ex-City head coach is out of work after a poor start to the new season

Former Hull City head coach Tim Walter has been sacked by German second division side Holstein Kiel after a run of just one win from their opening 11 games.

Almost exactly two years on from being relieved of his duties by City following a poor start to the Championship campaign, the German's second spell with the Storks has come to an end just nine months after being reappointed.

Kiel are rooted to the bottom of Bundesliga 2 with a solitary victory along with five draws and as many defeats, and were beaten 2-1 at home to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday, which ultimately brought a premature end to his second tenure in charge.

Walter's former assistant at the MKM Stadium, Julian Hubner, has also departed the club along with Michael Wimmer, with Kiel now looking for a new manager for the second time in the space of a year.

The 51-year-old had come under fire from sections of the club's fan base and the media for his apparent stubbornness in not adapting his system and sticking firmly to his style of play, in a situation strikingly similar to how his tenure unfolded at City.

"I would like to thank Kiel, my team, the entire coaching and support staff, and all employees for the fantastic cooperation," Walter said after his exit. "Together, we secured our place in the league last spring, and this season we've also experienced some wonderful moments, such as the two DFB Cup victories. A special thank you goes to the amazing fans for their unwavering support. I wish the club all the very best for the future."

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After taking over early in the New Year when he replaced Marcel Rapp, Walter guided Kiel away from relegation danger and secured a 12th-placed finish in Germany's second tier, but their struggles this season have seen a change made.

"After a third of the season, the raw numbers already speak volumes: eight points, 18th place in the table, and only one second-division victory are alarming figures and without a doubt an unsatisfactory start to the season for all of us," Kiel's sporting director Olaf Rebbe said.

"We would like to thank Tim Walter, Julian Hübner, and Michael Wimmer for their commitment, professionalism, and respectful cooperation, which secured our survival in the league last season with a four-game winning streak."

Walter, who replaced Liam Rosenior, was sacked by City on November 27, 2024, after only 17 games in charge of the Tigers with the club mired inside the Championship relegation zone. After a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, which left City winless in seven games, owner Acun Ilicali opted to remove the former Hamburg boss. Ruben Selles would later replace Walter and eventually secure City's Championship status on the final day of the season with a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth courtesy of Matt Crooks' first-half goal.