Southend United have sacked manager Chris Powell after tumbling down the League One table and into a relegation fight.
The Shrimpers have not won in 11 games dating back to 19 January and are only out of the bottom four on goal difference.
A club statement read: “The results over a number of weeks, 11 games without a win, has impacted all concerned and immediate changes needed to be made.
“The club’s interests are paramount, but the board are nevertheless disappointed to see Chris Powell leave.”
Academy coach Ricky Duncan will take over on a caretaker basis.
