Dunfermline have terminated their contract with Stephen Kenny - and Jim McIntyre becomes caretaker head coach with immediate effect.McIntyre will be in charge against Clyde at East End Park this Saturday.

A statement on the club's official website continued: "DAFC will now take time to interview and appoint a new permanent head coach over the next few weeks.

"Stephen Kenny's record at Dunfermline included taking the team to two cup finals within a year of him arriving.

"Unfortunately, his league form - just eight wins in 39 league matches - led to him losing his managerial position.

"The heavy defeats, at home to Hamilton, away to bottom of the table Stirling Albion and then at home to Livingston led to the DAFC board to voice their support for their manager.

"Unfortunately for all concerned, the inability to change the outcome of results has meant that the club have now moved to replace him."

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