Leeds United's relegation rivals Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard just less than a year after he took charge of the Toffees following a string of poor results.
The former Derby County and Chelsea manager was appointed to the role at Goodison Park on January Deadline Day last year but his side have seen eight losses from their last nine league matches, leaving them 19th in the Premier League.
Everton haven't been relegated from England's top-flight since 1951 but find themselves level on points with bottom-of-the-league Southampton halfway through this campaign.
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Leeds welcomed Lampard's Everton to Elland Road in August last year in the second match of the season, which ended in a 1-1 draw thanks to a Luis Sinisterra equaliser.
In a statement posted to the club's website, they wrote: "Everton Football Club can confirm that Frank Lampard has left his post as Senior Men’s First Team Manager today.
"Joe Edwards, Paul Clement, Ashley Cole and Chris Jones have also left the Club. Alan Kelly will remain as goalkeeping coach.
"Everyone at Everton would like to thank Frank and his coaching staff for their service during what has been a challenging 12 months.
"Frank and his team’s commitment and dedication have been exemplary throughout their time at the Club, but recent results and the current league position meant this difficult decision had to be taken. We wish Frank and all his backroom team well for their future in the game.
"The Club has started the process to secure a new manager and will provide updates on the appointment in due course. Paul Tait and Leighton Baines will take training until a new manager is appointed."
Jesse Marsch's side next play the Toffees on February 18th at Goodison Park by which time a new manager is likely to have been appointed.
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