Emotional Alex Dyer has opened his heart on his spell at Kilmarnock, describing the chance to manage the club as an "honour".
Dyer came to an agreement with the club to depart after a poor run of form that saw them lose 11 from a run of 15 Scottish Premiership games.
The final straw came when St Johnstone battled back from two goals down to win 3-2 at the weekend, a sucker punch for the beleaguered boss.
The 55-year-old was in the job for just over a year after succeeding Angelo Alessio in December 2019.
He first arrived in Scotland as assistant coach to now Scotland boss Steve Clarke and would go on to partner him in a wildly successful spell before Clarke's departure to run the national team.
In a statement released by the League Managers Association, Dyer said: "I would like to thank Kilmarnock Football Club for the opportunity to take my first steps in professional management.
"It has been an honour for me to manage in the SPL, and I have no doubt that this experience will have a lasting impact on my future career.
"Thank you to the players who I had the privilege of working with. Your constant hard work in training and the high standards you set as a team will serve you and the club well moving forward.
"I would also like to thank the staff and board for everything they did in support of me in this role.
"Finally, I would like to thank the fans for the loyalty they have shown to the team. The passion they show for the team to be successful is clear and I truly wish you all the success in the future.
"I am excited to take on a new challenge and look forward to my next opportunity."
LMA chief executive Richard Bevan added: "Alex has proven himself to be a strong leader through challenging circumstances. This stems from his readiness to keep learning and developing his skills.
"He is highly respected within the game for his knowledge and ability as a coach and I am sure that he will continue on his managerial journey soon."
