Jocky Scott has been sacked as manager of Dundee, the Irn-Bru club have announced.

Scott was relieved of his duties despite having led the Dees to the top of the table but, after one point from the last four games, Saturday's 3-0 defeat by bottom side Airdrie proved to be the final straw.

"Dundee Football Club announce the departure of Jocky Scott from his post as the club's manager with immediate effect," read a statement on the club's official website

"The unanimous decision of the board was not taken lightly, but it was felt that in view of results since the turn of the year a move was essential and in the best interests of the club.

"As a board we felt it was vital this move was made while there was still enough time for a new manager to be appointed and to secure the victories required to get the team back to the SPL at the end of the season.

"Every effort will be made to ensure the appointment of a new manager is made as quickly as possible. The club will not be advertising the post.

"The board would like to take this opportunity to thank Jocky Scott for his work since returning as manager in the autumn of 2008.

"His devotion to his duties and desire to get the team back to where he feels it belongs have been admirable."