Rangers have confirmed that manager Pedro Caixinha has parted company with the club.
Rangers have confirmed that manager Pedro Caixinha has parted company with the club.
The Portuguese was appointed in March but departed the club on Wednesday following a difficult few days that saw the team dumped out of the League Cup semi-finals by Motherwell before being held to a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock at home.
The Gers now lie fourth in the Premiership table, eight points behind leaders Celtic, but also five behind second-placed Aberdeen and now one behind Motherwell.
"Rangers Football Club announce today (Thursday, October 26, 2017) that Pedro Caixinha has left the Club," a statement published on the club's official website read.
"The decision to part company with Pedro was taken after careful consideration and the search for a new manager will begin immediately.
"Pedro was appointed in March this year but results have been disappointing and not commensurate with the level of investment that was made available.
"Graeme Murty, head development squad coach, will take charge of the first-team in the interim, just as he did earlier this year.
"The priority is to appoint a new manager as quickly as possible, but the Board will take as much time as is necessary to secure the right person capable of representing Rangers and providing the brand of football supporters rightly expect.