Sean O'Driscoll has said in his first public statement since being sacked by Nottingham Forest that the nature of his exit was "extremely disappointing."
The former Forest manager was relieved of his duties after Forest's 4-2 victory over Leeds, a decision which left the club's fans shocked and in a state of bewilderment.
O'Driscoll turned down a quick return to management with Barnsley on Sunday after speaking for the first time since leaving the City Ground.
He said: "At this moment, and given the extremely disappointing and sudden nature of my departure from Nottingham Forest, I've respectfully declined the opportunity to become Barnsley's next manager."
The ex Bournemouth and Doncaster manager left Forest in eighth place, having collected 36 points from 24 games, leaving the Reds two points off a play-off place.
The former Forest manager was relieved of his duties after Forest's 4-2 victory over Leeds, a decision which left the club's fans shocked and in a state of bewilderment.
O'Driscoll turned down a quick return to management with Barnsley on Sunday after speaking for the first time since leaving the City Ground.
He said: "At this moment, and given the extremely disappointing and sudden nature of my departure from Nottingham Forest, I've respectfully declined the opportunity to become Barnsley's next manager."
The ex Bournemouth and Doncaster manager left Forest in eighth place, having collected 36 points from 24 games, leaving the Reds two points off a play-off place.
