The result leaves the Gialloblu just two points above the relegation zone with seven games of the season remaining.

A statement from the club this evening confirmed: "Parma FC announce the removal of coach Pasquale Marino from his position."

Parma's statement continued: "We thank Mr Marino for the work done and professionalism shown. The name of the new coach will be released later."

The club's chief executive Pietro Leonardi told the club's official website: "We don't want any more excuses. We have taken this decision to put the responsibility back on to the team."

Marino, who had previously coached Catania and Udinese, signed a year-long contract in June last year.

However, the club have slipped into relegation trouble on the back of a poor recent run of results - their last 10 games have yielded just seven points.

Today's defeat at home to Bari - the first time they have lost this fixture since 1974 - prompted the club to act ahead of a testing seven-match run-in, which starts with games against Lazio and Inter Milan.

Bari substitute Edgar Alvarez scored an injury-time winner to give the Galletti a first win since January 6 which keeps alive their faint hopes of remaining in Serie A alive.

The visitors had taken a 64th-minute lead through Alessandro Parisi but striker Amauri looked as if he had earned a point with an 80th-minute header.