Shock as Ross County sack Jim McIntyre
Ross County have surprisingly announced the sacking of boss Jim McIntyre.
The 45-year-old was named manager of the year just 18 months ago after leading the club to its first ever major trophy with their 2016 League Cup triumph.
But having taken just one win from his side's opening seven Ladbrokes Premiership games, chairman Roy MacGregor has decided enough is enough.
McIntyre's assistant Billy Dodds has also been axed, with the club's youth academy director Steven Ferguson stepping up to become caretaker manager.
The Staggies board said in a statement: "Ross County Football Club have today taken the decision to part company with Jim McIntyre and his assistant, Billy Dodds, with immediate effect.
"We would like to thank Jim and Billy for their dedication and hard work during their time at the club and in particular would like to acknowledge their achievement in guiding the club to winning its first piece of major silverware. We wish them both well for the future.
"Steven Ferguson, Academy Director, will step in as Caretaker Manager
"The board will now begin the recruitment process and will make no further comment until that process is completed.