LONDON: Jose Riga resigned as Charlton manager after a 3-0 defeat against Burnley featuring more fan protests against the relegated Championship club's ownership on Saturday.
Riga's side were already guaranteed to drop into League One several weeks ago and they said farewell to the second tier in suitably chaotic fashion as Burnley romped to a win that gave them the Championship title.
Each of Burnley's goals at the Valley was greeted with a chant of 'We want Roland out' from the home supporters, who also threw flares onto the pitch as they showed their disgust at the regime of much-maligned Belgian owner Roland Duchatelet.
Riga, in his second spell at Charlton, informed his players of his decision to quit immediately after the match and told the press he had made up his mind several days ago.
"It's not necessarily about going down to League One -- and I am not a liar," Riga said.
"I have taken this decision a few days ago. Even before that it was down to what I saw and could feel.
"Everybody can recognise my investment in Charlton the first time I was here and this time.
"It's not that I think I'm better than League One.
"You succeed in a season before the season when you have the right choices. But it's more than just about players -- it's the club structure."
Former Charlton manager Chris Powell is reported to be among the candidates to replace Riga, along with Chris Wilder, Steve Cotterill, Dougie Freedman and Michael Appleton.
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