Dunfermline Athletic sacks manager Michael Tidser after 11 games

Dunfermline Athletic has sacked head coach Michael Tidser after just 60 days in charge, following a disappointing run of three wins in 11 matches, culminating in a Fife derby loss to Raith Rovers. Tidser's short tenure, which began in mid-January after a compensation deal with Kelty Hearts, left the team second from bottom in the Scottish Championship, raising concerns about relegation. In the wake of his dismissal, assistant coach Kevin McDonald will take over on an interim basis, supported by youth coach John McLaughlan and player David Wotherspoon. Club chairman David Cook acknowledged the difficult period for the club and stated that efforts are underway to find a replacement who can stabilize the team. Tidser's appointment had been controversial, given that most of the club's player signings were made through analytics, with minimal involvement from him. The search for a new manager has begun as Dunfermline looks to avoid further decline in the league standings.