A 2-0 defeat away to MK Dons proved to be the end of Darren Way's reign as Yeovil Town manager - a result that sees the Glovers placed precariously above the League Two relegation zone.
Their loss in Milton Keynes was Yeovil's tenth loss in 12 games, a sequence which also included a loss at home to fellow strugglers Macclesfield Town. Prospective new owners Feliciana EFL Ltd - led by New Orleans based entrepreneur and politician Rob Couhig - who are set to complete the purchase of the club from current chairman John Fry, and fellow director Norman Hayward, have given their blessing to the decision.
For Plymouth-born Way, the decision brings the curtain down on a long association with the Huish Park club which began in the summer of 2000 when he joined the Glovers as a player, following his release from Norwich City. In the intervening 19 years - aside from an 18-month spell in South Wales with Swansea City - Way served Yeovil as a player, coach and as manager, from December 2015 until his recent dismissal, where he oversaw 19th, 20th and 19th place league finishes in League Two.
With seven games remaining to preserve the league status that they won in 2003, the Glovers have appointed Way's assistant Neale Marmon as caretaker manager before deciding on a permanent successor.
We will now take a look at some of the names being linked with the vacancy so far.
Darrell Clarke -
Former Bristol Rovers Clarke took charge of the Pirates in a situation not too dissimilar to the one in which the Glovers currently find themselves in the 2013-14 season when he succeeded John Ward. Clarke might have been unable to save Rovers from relegation to the Vanarama National League, but he then led them back into the Football League at the first attempt in the 2014-15 campaign - when they beat Grimsby Town in the Play-off final on penalties.
He then followed up this feat by leading Pirates to automatic promotion from League Two in the 2015-16 season before re-establishing them in League One and he also received a few admiring glances from several Championship sides before he was dismissed earlier this season and replaced by Graham Coughlan.
Jerry Gill -
Ex Yeovil defender Gill helped the Glovers win promotion from the Isthmian Premier Division in the 1996-97 season before moving on to Birmingham City, Northampton Town and Cheltenham Town amongst others. He is currently in charge of Bath City in National League South, where he is currently overseeing a Play-off challenge in his second season after replacing Gary Owers in September 2017. Prior to this he was also worked as a development coach at Norwich City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, an experience which could be useful in integrating players from the club's academy, which is starting to bear fruit with players like Gabby Rogers.
Kevin Nolan -
Former Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United midfielder Nolan has plenty of experience of managing in League Two in recent seasons, with spells in charge of Leyton Orient and Notts County under his belt. The current vacancy at Huish Park could be the opportunity he needs to give his managerial career the kickstart that it needs.
Gary Johnson -
Arguably the Glovers' most successful manager ever, having overseen promotions from the National League, League Two and League One in 2003, 2005 and 2013 respectively over two spells. However, if Way's dismissal was seen as a break with the past, then re-employing Johnson for a third time would be seen as counterproductive. Plus, he has already distanced himself from the position - declaring that he is happy at Torquay United, who are currently aiming to clinch the National League South title.
Neale Marmon -
The man immediately tasked with keeping the Glovers in the Football League, Marmon has spent much of his career - both playing and managing - in Germany, aside from two playing spells with Torquay United and Colchester United. After declaring the Glovers' first team training sessions open to the fans, he is looking to re-engage with the Huish Park faithful and, in the short-term at least, help Yeovil get as many points on the board as possible while he is in charge.
