part company

The move to part company with Lage coincides with Benfica preparing for their presidential election on 25 October.

It's a looser arrangement than their previous deal - but it disproves claims that the Sussexes and Netflix are going to completely part company.

"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Tony and Mark for their efforts – but has made the decision to part company following a series of poor results," a short Albion statement said.

The Welsh Rugby Union used the down week to part company with head coach Warren Gatland, recent results accelerating a move that had been widely predicted to occur only after the championship concluded.

It was a brave decision by the Blues to part company with Mauricio Pochettino in the summer, who many felt was beginning to turn things around.