Don Cowie has left his post as Ross County manager by mutual consent.
The coach has left the club after a poor start to the season, with County bottom of the Scottish Championship with just one point from three outings.
Cowie's exit comes less than 24 hours after a 3-1 loss to Partick Thistle in Digwall on the third matchday of the new season.
County drew with Airdrie on the opening day of the season, then lost to St Johnstone in their second match.
Cowie left the club after discussions with the boar,d with a mutual termination of his deal agreed.
He said: “Unfortunately, the start to our Championship season hasn’t been up to the standard to which we all expected.
"After conversations with the board, we have mutually agreed that it is in the best interest of the club that I would leave my position as manager.
"I believe the club has a squad of players capable of achieving its goal of returning to the Premiership and I wish them the very best for the season ahead.
"In two spells I have spent over 15 years playing, coaching and managing this fantastic football club and it has been an absolute privilege.
"A big thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me throughout my time at the club and in particular Roy Macgregor and Steven Ferguson who I’m very grateful to for the opportunity I was given.
"Wishing the Staggies every success moving forward.”
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Chief executive Steven Ferguson said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, I want to express our gratitude to Don.
"He has conducted himself with great integrity throughout his tenure and has played an important role in developing both the squad and the culture of the football club.
"We wish him every success in the next chapter of his career.”
On finding a new manager, Ferguson added: "The Board will meet in the coming days to discuss the best way forward and will begin the process of identifying and appointing a new manager as soon as possible.
"An interim coaching arrangement will be confirmed in due course. The focus of everyone at the club remains on securing our position in the Scottish Premiership; no further comment will be made at this time."
