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Dunfermline sacks manager McPake

DUNFERMLINE have sacked manager James McPake after two-and-a-half years in charge following a “challenging first half” to the season.
The 40-year-old has been sent off in the wake of back-to-back 2-0 away defeats against Raith Rovers and Morton that have left the Pars second bottom of the Championship.
Under-18 and reserve-team coach John McLaughlan has been placed in temporary charge ahead of Friday’s match at home to bitter rivals Falkirk.
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