The statement reads...
Motherwell Football Club has today (Wednesday) parted company with manager, Ian Baraclough.
The Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank Ian for his great efforts last season and keeping the club in the SPFL Premiership for this very important season in the Club history, with the 130th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the 1991 Scottish Cup celebrated at the end of the season.
The Board will immediately commence the search for a new manager.
In the interim, current Under 20s boss Stephen Craigan, along with Stephen Robinson and Jim Hollman, will handle first-team affairs
The final interview
Despite earning huge praise for his contribution top our top level survival the recent run of poor form has been enough to convince the board that a change is needed.
Growing disenchantment in the fan base culminating in Tuesday's defeat at the hands of Morton proved to be the final straw.