Dundee United part company with Mixu Paatelainen after relegation

Dundee United have announced head coach Mixu Paatelainen has left the club following their relegation from the Scottish Premiership.

The 49-year-old's position was always likely to be under threat after a disappointing season ended with defeat to local rivals Dundee on Monday which confirmed they would be playing Championship football next season.

Appointed in October, the former Hibernian, Kilmarnock and Finland boss could not turn things around for the club he represented for five years.

A short statement on the Terrors' website confirmed his departure, with the club now beginning the process of finding a replacement.

“Dundee United Football Club and Mixu Paatelainen have agreed the departure of Paatelainen as first team head coach with immediate effect,” it read.

“The club thanks Mixu for his service and will now begin the search for a new head coach.”