Plymouth Argyle have parted company with manager Carl Fletcher following their 2-1 defeat to Bristol Rovers earlier today.

The defeat against their fellow League Two strugglers leaves Argyle 20th in the table, just two points clear of the relegation zone.

The board wasted no time in sacking Fletcher, releasing a statement confirming the news less than two hours after the final whistle.

"The team's recent results have not been good enough and, with the club's Football League future paramount, the Argyle board felt a change was necessary now as we head into an important part of the season," read the statement.

"The owner and the board would like to thank Carl for all he has done for the club, as a player and a manager.

"The board will now seek promptly to appoint a new manager with significant experience of football management."

Fletcher had been in charge at Home Park since September 2011, keeping them in the division last season.