The board of Ross County FC tonight (Saturday 12 February, 2011) announced that the club has parted company with manager Willie McStay, with immediate effect.

The manager's departure follows a series of disappointing results in Ross County's First Division campaign.

Club Chairman Roy MacGregor and the manager discussed the situation following today's 0-0 draw with Stirling Albion and Mr McStay's departure was agreed by mutual consent.

The board would like to express their thanks to Mr McStay for his commitment and effort during his time at the club and wish him well for the future.

A recruitment process by the board to identify and appoint a new manager will begin straight away.  In the meantime the club's Director of Football, George Adams, will assist with the running of first team affairs.