The 51-year-old has been shown the door after a dismal start to the 2.Bundesliga campaign.

Holstein Kiel have parted ways with Tim Walter with immediate effect, as per the latest report from the Kieler Nachrichten.

The decision made by the club's officials was communicated to him today at 17:00 CET earlier this afternoon.

Sporting director, Olaf Rebbe, had placed great hopes in Walter, who played a crucial role in in avoiding relegation to the 3.Liga last season. 

Walter not only achieved this task, but also breathed much-needed new life into the team with a new internal structure.

However, having picked up just a solitary win alongside 5 draws in their opening 11 games, Walter's time is now up. 

As the daily reports, despite his team's obvious footballing deficiencies, the coach stuck to his style of play which has backfired. 

The 51-year-old stuck to his guns at his previous clubs in VfB Stuttgart, HSV, or Hull either – with a similar outcome in the end.

As it stands, Kiel are currently bottom of the 2. Bundesliga. One name who is favourite to take over is ex-Arminia Bielefeld coach Mitch Kniat.