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Jefferies leaves Killie
Kilmarnock, 20:08, January 11, 2010 ,
Kilmarnock have confirmed that Jim Jefferies has left the club by 'mutual consent' after eight years at Rugby Park.
The 59-year-old departs after an eventual couple of days at Rugby Park which has seen Killie chairman Michael Johnston deny rumours he discussed team tactics with striker Kevin Kyle.
The club have now released a statement confirming Jefferies and assistant manager Billy Brown's immediate departure.
"An agreement has been reached among Kilmarnock Football Club, team manager Jim Jefferies and assistant team manager Billy Brown, which will allow Messrs Jefferies and Brown to leave the employment of the Club with immediate effect. The agreement was reached by mutual consent," read a Kilmarnock statement.
"Everyone at Kilmarnock Football Club wishes to thank Jim and Billy for their eight years of service to the club, a period which witnessed several "top six" SPL finishes and the League Cup final in 2007.
"The club will now seek a new manager with a view to restoring its position in the top six of the SPL and challenging for this year's Scottish Cup."