Eight managers who had prolonged exits from Scottish clubs

By The Newsroom
Published 10th Oct 2016, 17:17 GMT
Updated 25th Oct 2016, 18:52 GMT
Walter Smith's departure from Rangers was announced in October 1997, seven months before his eventual exit. Picture: TSPLWalter Smith's departure from Rangers was announced in October 1997, seven months before his eventual exit. Picture: TSPL
Walter Smith's departure from Rangers was announced in October 1997, seven months before his eventual exit. Picture: TSPL

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Jackie McNamara will remain in charge of York City, despite being sacked by the National League club. The unusual agreement was announced earlier today as it appears McNamara will continue to handle first-team duties until the club appoint his successor. In honour of this bizarre situation, we look back at few protracted exits for managers in Scottish football from years gone by.

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