Ray McKinnon resigns from Raith Rovers after Dundee United talks
Wednesday 11 May 2016 20:35, UK
Ray McKinnon has resigned as manager of Raith Rovers following talks over a proposed switch to Dundee United.
Sky Sports News HQ reported on Monday that discussions were underway after Raith accepted the offer of compensation from United on Sunday.
The Tannadice-based club, who were relegated from the Scottish Premiership and docked three further points for fielding ineligible players, sacked their boss Mixu Paatelainen last week.
McKinnon guided Rovers to an impressive fourth-place Championship finish before their promotion hopes ended following a 2-1 aggregate defeat to Hibernian in the play-off quarter-final.
Raith confirmed on Wednesday: "Ray McKinnon has this evening advised the club of his intention to leave his position as manager, with immediate effect. The search for a new manager has already begun."
And Rovers chief executive Eric Drysdale said: "Everyone at the club is naturally very disappointed that Ray has reached this decision, and we certainly did everything in our power, and then more, to try to retain his services.
"But he leaves Raith Rovers with thanks and best wishes for the future. Ray has built a terrific squad of players with tremendous team spirit, and that will be his legacy."
