An official statement by Ross County has been made on today’s departure of 1st team manager Derek Adams.
Roy Macgregor had this to say “This was a decision that has been thoroughly thought through and one that we believe is correct. The club have just reached the top flight of Scottish football for the first time and we feel that Derek just isn’t the manager we want at County as we make our debut in the SPL. We would like to thank Derek and his backroom staff for the incredible success of last season and we wish him well in his future.”
The front runner for the vacant position at County is former player and manager Neale Cooper. Currently at Hartlepool in England he could perhaps be persuaded to return to Dingwall and manage County in the SPL.
Cooper Rejects County
Neale Cooper has today rejected the offer to take the managerial position at Ross County.
County make a dramatic U-Turn
Neale Cooper has today rejected the offer to take the managerial position at Ross County.
County make a dramatic U-Turn
Ross County have today confirmed that Derek Adams has been re-hired as the Ross County manager. 5 days earlier Adams was sacked by club chairman Roy Macgregor but it would seem that the man in charge has had a change of heart.
“On Friday night driving home I realised the mistake that I had made. Derek was professional in his actions regarding the sacking and understood the reason behind it. It was a large risk to ask him to return so soon, but he was willing to come back to the team he loves.”
Press Conference – Global Energy Stadium
The Sun – “Derek this is quite a surprise seeing you hear today in front of the press. What has the last week been like for you?
Derek Adams – “It’s been interesting to say the least. But I now have a job to do here at County and that is to win games and continue the club’s ambitions and ultimately stay in the SPL.”
Daily Mail – “What was your reaction like when Roy phoned you asking you to return?”
Derek Adams – “I’ve known Roy for a long time now and I’ve always respected his decisions and although he didn’t think that I was the man to keep County in the SPL I’m glad he has changed his mind and re-hired me at a club that I love.”
Press and Journal – “Moving away from your arrival for a moment. Do you think that you can keep County in the SPL on what is a historic year for the club?”
Derek Adams – “I have never doubted my ability before and I’m not going to start doing it now. I know the boys well and I have the utmost confidence we will stay in the SPL, Thank you.”
Side Notes:
For those wondering I have deleted the real Derek Adams on this save, so I can do this story.
I hope you will enjoy this story of mine. It's my first one so maybe go easy on me eh?
Next Update will be my expectations and targets for the season ahead including pre-season and preparations for the new season.