Dundee United are on the hunt for a new boss after the departure of Tam Courts – and it's something to which the Taysiders have become accustomed.
Jack Ross looks certain to be appointed to the Tannadice hotseat in a return to work for the man who was ruthlessly axed by Hibs last season.
United porting director Tony Asghar revealed the incoming gaffer is likely to be announced in the coming days with a preferred candidate quickly identified.
Like many other clubs, Dundee United have had their fair share of ups and downs over the years.
From Scottish Cup glory to relegation within the past 10 years, the Tannadice side are no strangers to a reshuffle.
And a new face in charge is something the Tayside club have become used to over the years.
Incredibly, United's new appointment will be the club's 25th boss in under 30 years since the legendary Jim McLean stepped down from his managerial duties.
But it was not always this way, with McLean taking charge of the Tangerines for more than two decades before making his way to the boardroom in 1993.
Even beyond this, Dundee United only saw two men in charge in a huge 34 years up until McLean's move.
Things are not quite the same as they were nowadays though.
Who is next for Dundee United?
Ex-Hibs and St Mirren boss Ross has been linked with a number of vacancies since leaving Easter Road.
And, after emerging as the hot early favourite to replace Courts at Tannadice, looks set to be appointed.
After leaving Hibs in December of last year, Ross has been waiting for the right opportunity to get back into management.
The vacancy in the City of Discovery could be the perfect opportunity for the 46-year-old.
Other names in the hat include current Ross County boss Malky MacKay who enjoyed a hugely successful season in the Highlands last time out.
A player/manager could be an option for Asghar with Charlie Mulgrew in the potential manager mix at the moment.
The centre back was the elder statesmen in an often youthful United side, leading by example and guiding their young stars through matches.
Whether he would want to give up playing for the dugout just yet, who knows?
Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and David Healey have also been mentioned, with an appointment looking likely in the next few days or so.
Long term?
Dundee United fans are likely looking for their club to tie down a boss that could do the side a turn on a longer term basis that those who have come before.
In recent years, United have appointed and let go one manager a season on average.
Peter Houston is the man with the highest tally of games in charge, with 150 clashes under his belt – not to mention a Scottish Cup win – during a four year spell at Tannadice.
Jackie McNamara also managed more than 100 clashes - 119 in total between January 2013 and September 2015.
But since, no manager has hit the ton mark.
Courts was in charge for under a year, with just 47 games played during his time as Dundee United boss.
Despite securing a fourth space sport for his side as well as European football for the first time in nine years, Courts had a win percentage of just 38.3 per cent over those 47 ties.
The question here then is – why have the club changed management so many times since the McLean glory days?
Is it because the fit has not quite been right?
It cannot be said that managers have lacked that United spirit -Tannadice has seen numerous ex players return to take lead of their old club from Paul Hegarty to Ray McKinnon.
The side have also opted for both experience and youth in their managerial appointments, but not many seem to have stuck.
Dwelling on the past
The era of McLean is one that is unlikely to be forgotten, despite many years and managers since.
McLean instituted an incredibly successful youth policy, laying the groundwork for future successes – for both the club and the players involved as many went on to enjoy excellent and extensive careers.
Generations of players with real ability played under McLean like Maurice Malpas (who was thrown into the reserve squad at just fifteen), Paul Sturrock and David Narey.
Homegrown talent was something high on McLean’s agenda too, even towards the end of his time in charge.
Since then the average number of games in charge per gaffer is a mere 56 compared the 1112 occasions where the Tangerines were lead by McLean.
Wee Jim's successor Ivan Golac lifted the Scottish Cup in 1994 during his spell in charge, but didn't quite make it to 100 games in charges, departing after 94 clashes after less than two years at the club.
Dundee United then had a 16-year wait before enjoying Cup glory, with 12 years and counting passing since Houston's side lifted the silverware in 2010.
Ashghar will be hoping his next appointment will help the Tannadice side enjoy a successful European adventure, with domestic success also high on the side's priorities.
