After a disappointing second stint at Derby County, Steve McClaren was relieved of his managerial duties after a run of just two wins in his past nine games.
Mel Morris and Derby County moved quickly to bring in highly coveted manager Gary Rowett to the club, amid interest from Championship rival Norwich City.
The decision to replace Steve McClaren with the former Birmingham City manager would suggest that the club desperately needs to undergo a transformation and potentially a clear-out.
With the play-offs appearing to be out of reach, Gary Rowett may use the Championship run-in as a means of addressing some of the issues which have plagued Derby County this season.
Signs of the expected shake-up in the summer could also be seen in the Championship run-in as Gary Rowett assesses which players will be part of his long-term plans and which don't have a future at the club.
FLW writer Elliott Wheat-Bowen looks at two players Gary Rowett must axe from the starting Derby XI for the Championship run-in.
Chris Baird
As Gary Rowett's success at Birmingham City was built on a solid foundation and defensive resoluteness, Rowett may look to re-build Derby County's side from the back forwards.
Although the main issue for Derby County has been the inability to score, in recent weeks, Derby County have also suffered from having defensive frailties.
One of the main reasons for Derby's recent defensive frailties has been the injuries to Derby's first choice centre-halves Richard Keogh and Jason Shackell.
The injuries to key defensive personnel have meant that versatile utility man Chris Baird has had to play in the centre-half position alongside Alex Pearce.
With a drop in form and defensive issues arising, Gary Rowett may feel that he must axe Chris Baird from the starting eleven for the return of either Richard Keogh or Jason Shackell for the Championship run-in.
Jacob Butterfield
Despite having a wide array of quality midfield options, one of the issues that Gary Rowett will need to address between now and the end of the season is Derby County's midfield.
One player who has particularly struggled has been Jacob Butterfield who - after making the big money move from Huddersfield Town to Derby County - was expected to thrive.
In the heavy defeat to Brighton, the 26-year-old midfielder failed to stamp his mark on the game, significantly, both Will Hughes and Bradley Johnson were omitted from the starting line-up.
The absence of Bradley Johnson, due to a shin injury picked up in the 1-1 draw with Preston North End, was particularly notable as Derby's midfield was outrun and outfought by Brighton.
For the Championship run-in, Gary Rowett may axe Jacob Butterfield for either a more attacking option in Will Hughes or a stronger defensive option in Bradley Johnson.