Former Coventry City defender Dave Jones has left Hartlepool United.
Jones took over from former City loanee Craig Hignett in January but leaves with Hartlepool facing the drop into non-league.
A club statement read: "Hartlepool United can confirm that Dave Jones has left his position as first team manager by mutual consent.
"Assistant managers Alex Armstrong and Kevin Cooper have also departed The Northern Gas and Power Stadium with immediate effect.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Jones, Armstrong and Cooper for their efforts and wish them every success in the future."