Sligo Rovers have announced the departure of manager Ian Baraclough and his assistant Gary Stevens.

Rovers have parted company with the man who led the club to three trophies in just under two and a half years in charge at The Showgrounds, becoming one of the most successful managers in the club’s history with a Premier Division title in 2012, a FAI Cup in 2013 and a Setanta Sports Cup last May.

This season has been a disappointment for the Bit o' Red, languishing in midtable.