The confirmation came after 8pm - but the writing had long been on the wall for Frank Lampard.
Finally, after weeks of speculation, Lampard was informed by Farhad Moshiri on Monday afternoon that his time in charge of Everton was over. A telephone conversation is believed to have taken place between the two.
The conversation brought an end to a very sorry situation, both for the club and Lampard. Another new manager hunt is underway, but where does Lampard go from here?
