Breaking news today is that Cardiff manager Alan Cork has resigned. Several websites are reporting that he resigned after being threatened with the sack. Although we are in a comfortable position it is not good enough considering the amount of money that has been spent.

what the bbc says: Alan Cork has resigned as Cardiff City manager, bringing an end to a rollercoaster 16 months in charge at Ninian Park.

The former Wimbledon player has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks due to the Welsh club's erratic form in their push for a second successive promotion.

Last season they came up from Division Three and, after heavy investment from owner Sam Hammam, they were expected to make a genuine bid to go straight through Division Two.

The final straw was Saturday's 4-0 away defeat to struggling Wigan Athletic, who broke a five-game winless streak in spectacular fashion against an expensively assembled Cardiff side.

Speaking of the fans' reaction after Saturday's defeat, Cork had said: "Life's never comfortable in Cardiff because everyone wants to win every game, but you can't blame them."

Cork met with Hammam over the weekend to discuss his future, and BBC Sport Online understands that Cork then offered his resignation.

A statement from Cork confirming his decision is expected sometime on Monday.

The appointment last month of former Grimsby boss Lennie Lawrence as Cardiff's director of football, increased the pressure on Cork.

Lawrence has become increasingly involved in onfield tactics and it is likely that he will take over team affairs from Cork.

Cork was appointed Cardiff manager in October 2000, after former Wales and Wimbledon boss Bobby Gould moved upstairs as director of football.

Gould left his post with the club earlier this season, followed by Ian Atkins - who only lasted a few months - allowing Lawrence to step in. Atkins is now in charge at Oxford United.

Ian Butterworth, who arrived at Ninian Park just after Cork took charge, is expected to continue as assistant manager.

Cork, who managed Swansea City for a brief period during the 1997/8 season, has spent big in enticing players such as Spencer Prior, Graham Kavanagh and Peter Thorne to Ninian Park during his reign.

Cardiff, in 11th place in Division Two - five points off the play-off places - must now regroup for Tuesday night's home match against Bury.