Ross County have sacked manager Malky Mackay.
The club sit 11th in the Scottish Premiership table - level on points with Livingston at the bottom - with just two wins from their opening 12 matches.
Now, after a meeting between chairman Roy MacGregor, chief executive Steven Ferguson and Mackay a decision was made that a change was required in Dingwall.
A club statement confirmed: "Ross County Football Club can today announce that it has parted company with manager Malky Mackay.
"Malky joined the club in the summer of 2021 and had great success in leading the team to a Top 6 finish and a manager of the year nomination in his first season. His determination and drive to succeed was a contributing factor in saving Ross County from relegation at end of season 2022/23 with the now historic penalty shoot-out play-off win against Partick Thistle in Dingwall.
"But, after a meeting between Malky, Chairman Roy MacGregor and CEO Steven Ferguson, the club have decided that a change is now required."
Chairman Roy MacGregor said: “Malky has brought so much more to the club and the wider staff than just football management.
"The board would like to put on record our thanks for his contribution over the last 2 ½ years and wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career.”
