Raith Rovers have made the shock decision to part ways with manager Ian Murray after "falling short of expectations".
The Kirkcaldy-based club finished second in the Scottish Championship last season - and they were ultimately defeated by Ross County in the play-off final.
Raith lost three, drew four and won the others of their final 14 matches, including an important victory over eventual winners Dundee United.
They started the latest campaign with a 1-0 defeat against fellow promotion hopefuls Airdrie on Saturday, and that must've proved the last straw for the Raith board, who say "results and performances simply weren't good enough".
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A statement on Sunday read: "Raith Rovers Football Club can confirm it has parted company with First Team Manager Ian Murray.
"The board expresses its gratitude to Ian for his contributions since joining the club in May 2022.
"Despite finishing 2nd last season, results and performances since the turn of the year have fallen short of expectations. The board has therefore decided to terminate the manager’s contract.
"The process of appointing a new manager has begun. In the interim, Colin Cameron and John Potter will take on First Team duties until a successor is appointed."
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