Plymouth Argyle Head Coach Paul Mariner has become the first departure from Home Park ahead of the January transfer window after asking to have his contract terminated to leave him free to pursue a new opportunity.
Mariner made 135 appearances and scored 56 goals for the Pilgrims between 1973 and 1976 before going on to enjoy a successful career Ipswich Town, Arsenal and England. He returned to Home Park last season, initially as assistant to Paul Sturrock before taking overall charge of first team affairs prior to the appointment of Peter Reid.
This news comes at the same time that Argyle are in talks with Brighton and Hove Albion over the sale of winger Craig Noone.