Former Everton assistant manager Graeme Jones has been sacked by Luton Town today.
Jones, who was No2 to Roberto Martinez between 2013-16 at Goodison, leaves his role as manager of the Championship club with the team second from bottom in the table.
Luton say the decision to terminate Jones' contract is an "early move to restructure" the club as they brace themselves for possibility of relegation and the financial impact caused by the coronavirus.
The Hatters say the talks with Jones have been "amicable".
A Luton statement read in part: "Luton Town have today come to a mutual agreement with Graeme Jones on the termination of his contract as first-team manager.
"Given the current circumstances affecting not only football but the world as whole, the Club are taking an early move to restructure in order to reduce its cost base and to create efficiencies within the football department.
"As a result of amicable discussions, Graeme and the board of directors have agreed terms upon which he will leave his role with immediate effect.
"The board would like to place on record their thanks to Graeme for his efforts over the last twelve months. We wish him and his family well during these difficult times for everyone, and in his future career."
Gary Brabin, the former Everton Academy coach and manager of Southport, has also lost his job as assistant manager to Jones.
Luton added: "When we have more concrete knowledge about the recommencement of the 2019-20 season or the start of 2020-21, we will then reconsider our position with regards to the football management structure.
"Meanwhile, applications for any of the positions will not be considered or reviewed at this time.
"In the interim period, chief recruitment officer Mick Harford will act as a relationship manager between the board, staff and the playing squad on football matters."
