Financial pressures have forced Southampton to release coach Jason Dodd and chief scout John Gorman.

The pair acted as caretaker managers before Nigel Pearson took the the top job in February.

But after Pearson's departure and the appointment of a new coaching structure, led by head coach Jan Poortvliet, Dodd and Gorman were deemed surplus to requirements.

Chairman Michael Wilde told the club's official website: "The club has now adopted a new coaching direction, which together with financial constraints currently affecting the club meant that there was no longer a viable role for them.

"Jason, in particular, has been a loyal servant of the club for many years and we thank both him and John for their efforts on our behalf. We wish them both all the best for the future."