Ross County’s next opponents have confirmed a change of manager 48 hours before the Staggies play them.

This weekend County will make the journey down to East Kilbride to take on the reining League Two champions, who had been led my Mick Kennedy since April 2023.

In that time, they won the Lowland League and earned promotion to the SPFL in 2025, then immediately won the fourth tier to join Ross County in League One this season.

However, his time in charge of East Kilbride has come to an end, the club has confirmed.

The club statement reads: “East Kilbride FC can confirm that Mick Kennedy will be stepping back from his managerial duties with the first team to concentrate on furthering his coaching qualifications and completing his UEFA coaching pathway.

“This decision will enable the club to ensure compliance with the SFA Bronze Licence requirements, while providing Mick with the opportunity to dedicate his full attention to completing his coaching badges.

“Mick will remain a key and valued member of the club’s coaching team throughout this period.

“This hiatus will give Mick the opportunity to focus fully on his coaching development and the completion of his qualifications.

“The club fully supports Mick in this decision and recognises the importance of his continued development as a coach. He will remain an integral part of our coaching set-up, and we look forward to supporting him as he progresses through the next stage of his coaching journey.

“Simon Ferry will take over as first team manager during this period, supported by the existing coaching team, ensuring continuity and stability as we continue our campaign.

“Everyone at East Kilbride FC would like to thank Mick for his continued commitment to the club and looks forward to him returning to his role of manager after the completion of the necessary coaching qualifications.”