Neill Collins has left his role as Raith Rovers manager with immediate effect - less than 24 hours after guiding the Kirkcaldy club to their first away win of the league season.
That’s because another team has successfully lured the 41-year-old away from Starks Park.
Collins, who took over from Ian Murray in September, has parted ways with Raith after just 109 days in charge.
He has chosen to return to the United States to fuel a "long-term ambition", marking a significant shift in his career.
Collins began his managerial journey with Tampa Bay Rowdies in 2018, where he enjoyed a successful five-year stint leading the USL Championship outfit.
His achievements in the States led to a move to Barnsley last July. However, his time there ended abruptly in April, despite the team being in contention for promotion.
Now, Collins' chapter in Fife has come to a close as Sacramento Republic, a club based in California, has activated a financial release clause in his contract.
The former Sheffield United and Leeds United defender departs with Raith sitting fifth in the Scottish Championship table.
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A statement released by the Raith board on Saturday afternoon read: “Last Sunday, we were informed that Sacramento Republic were prepared to activate the compensation clause in Neill’s contract to appoint him as their manager.
“We met with Neill to express our desire to retain him as manager, but he made it clear that his ambition has always been to return to the United States, and this opportunity was too good to turn down for him and his family.
“We would like to thank Neill for his dedication and commitment during his time at Raith Rovers, and we wish him every success in California with Sacramento Republic.
“The process of appointing a new manager is already underway. In the meantime, Colin Cameron and John Potter will oversee first-team duties on an interim basis.”
