LIGHT BLUES' FIRING SQUAD

Southampton coach after 122 chaotic days.

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Furious fans have taken aim at both sporting director Thelwell and chief executive Stewart even after Martin was replaced by Danny Rohl.

Now chairman Cavenagh and his partner from the San Francisco 49ers, Paraag Marathe, have decided a change is needed.

Thelwell and Stewart have left the club and former chairman Fraser Thornton will step in as acting CEO.

The revelation that Thelwell had appointed his son Robbie as head of recruitment sparked outrage but the former Norwich scout will remain in post alongside two of Thewell snr's old Everton colleagues - technical director Dan Purdy and head of scouting Nathan Fisher. They will now all assist Rohl as the new German boss prepares for January’s transfer window.

Insiders insist the hunt for Thelwell and Stewart's replacements will not be rushed as the club look to find quality candidates.