Don Cowie axed by Ross County 3 games into season
The Staggies have just one point and sit bottom of Championship
Last updated 24th Aug 2025
Don Cowie has gone as Ross County boss – just three games into the Championship season.
The Staggies, who were relegated last season after losing the play-off final to Livingston, have just one point from these games and the Board has acted – although they say Cowie’s departure is mutual consent.
Chief Executive, Steven Ferguson said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, I want to express our gratitude to Don.
"He has conducted himself with great integrity throughout his tenure and has played an important role in developing both the squad and the culture of the football club.
"We wish him every success in the next chapter of his career.”
Cowie took over from Derek Adams in February last year – and he has accepted his fate. He said: “Unfortunately, the start to our Championship season hasn’t been up to the standard to which we all expected.
"After conversations with the board, we have mutually agreed that it is in the best interest of the club that I would leave my position as manager.
"I believe the club has a squad of players capable of achieving its goal of returning to the Premiership and I wish them the very best for the season ahead.
"In two spells I have spent over 15 years playing, coaching and managing this fantastic football club and it has been an absolute privilege.
"A big thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me throughout my time at the club and in particular Roy Macgregor and Steven Ferguson who I’m very grateful to for the opportunity I was given.
"Wishing the Staggies every success moving forward.”
Ferguson continued: "The Board will meet in the coming days to discuss the best way forward and will begin the process of identifying and appointing a new manager as soon as possible.
"An interim coaching arrangement will be confirmed in due course.
“The focus of everyone at the club remains on securing our position in the Scottish Premiership; no further comment will be made at this time."