Former Carlisle United star Rory Delap is on the move.

The Cumbrian has left his first-team coaching role at Championship club Stoke City.

Delap had been on the Potters' staff since 2018, having previously played for the club.

Stoke said the 46-year-old's departure, with immediate effect, was part of the club's work to "evolve" its "football operations".

Technical director Ricky Martin said in a statement: “Our process of evolving the club’s football operations remains ongoing and Rory leaves with our very best wishes.

“I would like to thank Rory for his hard work and commitment over the years and I personally wish him well for the future.”

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Joint chairman John Coates added: “Rory has been a magnificent servant for the club, both as a player and a coach, and I would like to thank him for all his efforts. He will always be welcome at the bet365 Stadium.”

Delap, one of United's top home-grown stars in the 1990s, played for Stoke from 2006-13 in a playing career which also saw spells at Derby County, Southampton, Barnsley and Burton Albion as well as 11 Republic of Ireland caps.

His coaching career saw a spell at Derby County's academy before his move back to Stoke.

His son Liam, 19, is currently at Stoke on a season-long loan from Manchester City.