Dutch legend to replace Roy

(21-10-2010) Frank Rijkaard's contract as coach of Galatasaray has been terminated by mutual agreement, the Turkish club said on Wednesday. The former Uefa Cup champions are ninth in the Turkish championship after eight games, eight points adrift of leaders Bursaspor. They lost 4-2 against mid-table side Ankaragucu on Sunday. Rijkaard, a legenadry Holland and AC Milan star, was appointed by the Istanbul club in 2009 after leaving Barcelona the previous year. "As a result of mutual talks with technical director Frank Rijkaard, we have decided to part ways," read a Galatasaray statement. Rijkaard's availability has led to speculation that he could replace Roy Hodgson as Liverpool manager. The 63-year-old Englishman has endured a torrid start to his tenure at Anfield and the club are in the relegation zone after almost a quarter of the season.