Derek Adams returns to Ross County after Morecambe exit

Ross County name Derek Adams as Malky Mackay's replacement; the club are 11th in the Scottish Premiership and face Kilmarnock on Saturday in their first game under Adams; the 48-year-old joins from Morecambe who are ninth in SkyBet League Two

Sky Sports Scotland Editor @SahilJaidka

Monday 20 November 2023 19:16, UK

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Ross County have appointed Derek Adams as their manager for a third time.

He left Morecambe on Monday morning after his release clause was met, despite the SkyBet League Two side hoping to keep the 48-year-old at the club, and hours later moved to the Highlands.

Adams, who had managed Ross County from 2007 to 2010 and again from 2011 to 2014, replaces Malky Mackay who was sacked last week after a run of eight league games without a win.

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Ross County narrowly avoided relegation last season under Mackay via the play-offs and are 11th in the Scottish Premiership, just above bottom club Livingston on goal difference.

The club'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 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.»

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Confirming his exit from Morecambe, CEO Ben Sadler said Adams