Video: West Brom axe two senior figures

West Brom have announced the shock departures of technical director Terry Burton and head of recruitment Mervyn Day.

The double-exit of two senior Hawthorns figures means head coach Tony Pulis has tightened his grip still further on all departments of the club.

Burton lasted just 13 months in his job after being appointed when former sporting and technical director Richard Garlick was moved to a new role as director of football administration.

And Day, who was one of Burton's key appointments, has left after just 11 months in charge of the club's scouting setup.

The pair were appointed to help reshape the club in the week of an horrendous campaign in the 2013-14 season.

But with Pulis stamping his own mark and taking a hands-on role in all areas, they are now deemed surplus to requirements.

A club statement said Burton and Day had been given notice that their contracts would be terminated and placed on gardening leave 'as part of the on-going review of the club's performance'.

They are the most senior figures to depart since Pulis arrived in January.

But coaches Keith Downing, Rob Kelly and Dean Kiely had already left along with long-serving scouts Stuart White and Tony Spearing.

Chairman Jeremy Peace said: "Both Terry and Mervyn depart with our best wishes for their future endeavours and gratitude for their efforts during another demanding season.

"But I am on record as saying the Club would be engaged in an on-going review at all levels and it was felt changes were required.

"We are looking ahead positively to a new beginning under Tony Pulis after two gruelling seasons. All our focus now is on preparing the squad for a stronger performance."

Albion say they will look to fill both positions in due course but no appointments are imminent and the roles are likely to change due to Pulis's hands-on approach.

"Our plans for this summer are already in place," said Peace. "In Tony, we have a very experienced and hands-on operator. In the fullness of time we will recruit suitable candidates for the posts."