Frank Lampard's time as Everton manager is at an end.
The writing was on the wall as the Blues went down 2-0 at West Ham United on Saturday, a seventh defeat in the last 10 Premier League matches that saw them, briefly, slump to the foot of the table before Southampton were beaten at home by Aston Villa.
While the former Chelsea boss managed to helm Everton's push to safety last season, this term has seen the off-field problems play a major role in the on-field ones. And with the club facing a battle to retain the top flight status that they have held in English football since 1954, the decision was taken following the loss against the Hammers to end Lampard's tenure at Goodison Park.
