MOTHERWELL have today parted company with manager Ian Baraclough.

The Englishman saw his side crash out of the League Cup to Championship Morton on Tuesday night.

Steelmen supporters vented their fury at the end of the Cappielow clash and Baraclough has now paid the price for a poor start to the campaign.

A club statement read: "Motherwell Football Club has today (Wednesday) parted company with manager, Ian Baraclough.

"The Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank Ian for his great efforts last season and keeping the club in the SPFL Premiership for this very important season in the Club history, with the 130th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the 1991 Scottish Cup celebrated at the end of the season.

"The Board will immediately commence the search for a new manager.

"In the interim, current Under 20s boss Stephen Craigan, along with Stephen Robinson and Jim Hollman, will handle first-team affairs."