Overview
- Chairman Andrew Cavenagh confirmed he and vice-chairman Paraag Marathe have begun recruiting successors, with director Fraser Thornton installed as acting chief executive.
- Cavenagh framed the changes as responsible and data-driven, saying the club now seeks different executives to lead the next chapter and prioritising quality and fit over speed.
- The move follows a bleak start to the season that featured one win in eight league matches and seven straight European defeats, which fuelled sustained supporter protests.
- Stewart and Thelwell appointed Russell Martin in June before his rapid dismissal in October, with Danny Röhl now in charge and publicly assured of full backing.
- Reporting indicates staff brought in under Thelwell, including head of recruitment Robbie Thelwell, are expected to remain for now as the club prepares for the January window.