Stuttgart manager Kramny moved to reserve team following relegation

BERLIN - Manager Jurgen Kramny will not be in charge when relegated Stuttgart drops down from the Bundesliga to the second division next season, a club spokesman said on Sunday.

The 44-year-old was only called up as head coach last November to replace the sacked Michael Zorniger.

"His contract is only valid for the first division," explained a Stuttgart spokesman. "From now, he will return to take charge of the reserves."

Kramny stands aside with a record of six wins, five draws and 10 defeats to leave the former three-time league champions in 17th and second-last spot in the end-of-season table.

Stuttgart's proud record of 41 years in the top flight ended on Saturday with a 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg.