Paul Trew, secretary of Hampshire Fire Brigades Union, said he needed time to thoroughly review the report.

BBC: Jim Shears (left) and Alan Bannon

Magpies chairman Ray Trew said he would begin the search for a replacement "with a heavy heart".

BBC: Manager Steve Cotterill leaves Notts County

Trew had said on Tuesday that he was eager to retain Kevan, who was first-team coach at Meadow Lane, until at least the end of the season.

BBC: Caretaker boss Dave Kevan extends Notts County deal