Bristol Rovers have parted company with manager Darrell Clarke by mutual consent.

Clarke leaves Rovers in 21st place in League One after a run of four consecutive defeats and just four wins out of 21 this season.

Rovers were beaten 4-0 at home to Doncaster Rovers at the weekend as fan unrest grew.

Clarke took over in March 2014 as the club were relegated to the National League.

He then guided them straight back to League Two in 2015 before earning a second successive promotion in 2016 as Gas were promoted to League One.

Clarke has finished 10th and 13th in League One in the past two seasons.

A club statement said: "After much soul searching and lengthy deliberations it has been mutually agreed that it is probably in the best interests of the Club and of Darrell Clarke to seek a fresh way forward. Darrell leaves the Club with immediate effect and on amicable terms.

"The Board would like to place on record their sincere thanks to Darrell for the hard work and dedication he has shown to the Club and the positive effect he’s had on players, staff and supporters during his tenure.

"Darrell will remain a friend of the Club and will no doubt achieve further success in his career after a deserved break."