Former Bradford City and Plymouth Argyle boss lands role in Scottish Premiership after Morecambe exit

Former Bradford City boss Derek Adams has been returned to Ross County for a third spell as manager.

By Tom Coates

Published 21st Nov 2023, 10:30 GMT

Updated 21st Nov 2023, 10:30 GMT

Derek Adams has been appointed as Ross County's new manager. Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images

The 48-year-old has vacated his post at Morecambe to seal a return to the club he has previously led on two occasions.

His last stint in charge ended in 2014 and he has since taken the reins at Plymouth Argyle, Bradford and Morecambe.

A release clause in his Morecambe contract was activated, enabling him to make the move to the Scottish top flight.

Ross County’s CEO Steven Ferguson said: “We are delighted to welcome Derek Adams back to Ross County Football Club.

"He returns following a successful period in England and has led over 700 games as a manager across his career.

"He knows the Highlands and our club well; we look forward to seeing him build on the solid foundations laid by Malky [Mackay] and his staff over the last two years and believe that Derek inherits a talented playing squad that are capable of being successful in the SPFL."