CARL Fletcher has left his role as Leyton Orient head coach, less than a month after taking the job.

The 39-year-old joined the League Two club on October 16, leaving his position as Cherries loan manager.

However, after a poor run of form culminating in a humiliating FA Cup exit at home against non-league minnows Maldon & Tiptree of the eighth tier on Saturday, Fletcher has now left the O's.

Fletcher won none of his five games in charge.

Speaking to BBC Radio London after the 2-1 loss, Fletcher said: "There is pressure in any kind of work you do. It is part of the job and you have to suck it up, get on with it and try to get better."

A club statement from Leyton Orient chairman Nigel Travis this afternoon read: “It’s unfortunate for the club that we have parted company with Carl after such a short time, particularly as we are a club that tries to preserve stability.

“However, we felt this was in the best interests of all parties and we thank him for his hard work and wish him every success in the future.”

Despite Eddie Howe telling the Daily Echo he hoped to make a swift appointment to replace Fletcher, his former role as loan manager at Cherries remains vacant.