Raith Rovers boss Grant Murray has lost his job.
The Kirkcaldy club have issued a statement thanking their former player for his managerial achievements – notably last season’s historic Ramsdens Cup triumph against Rangers.
But it is recent league form that has cost Murray his position.
For long parts of the campaign Rovers flirted with the play-offs, but they have fallen off the pace alarmingly of late.
And, after being thrashed at home by relegation-threatened Livingston, the board have decided that it is time for a change.
Murray’s assistant manager Laurie Ellis will take charge of the one remaining match of the season at Dumbarton.
Speculation will now begin about Murray’s replacement.
Club stalwart Ellis will be one candidate.
Former Rovers’ favourite Danny Lennon would have been another, but he has just taken on the Alloa job.
Berwick boss Colin Cameron would also command immediate support from the terraces as a result of his Stark’s Park connections.
There are some young managers making a name for themselves in League One – Brechin City’s Ray McKinnon among them.
The Raith statement read: “Raith Rovers FC today announces that we have parted company with manager Grant Murray with immediate effect.
“Grant was appointed manager in July 2012 and his three year tenure has included an unforgettable Ramsdens Cup win and two Scottish Cup quarter final appearances, while Championship league status has been maintained.
“However, recent performances and results have led to today’s parting of ways.
“Grant has been an extremely hard working manager, and we wish him well in his future career within football.
“First team coach Laurie Ellis will take the team for its final match of the season, in Saturday’s lunchtime kick off away to Dumbarton.”