Motherwell have appointed Mark McGhee as their manager until May 2017, the Ladbrokes Premiership club have announced.
The 58-year-old, who is currently Scotland assistant manager, returns to Fir Park for a second spell in charge, having also led the club between 2007 and 2009.
McGhee replaces Ian Baraclough, who was sacked last month following the League Cup defeat to Morton, with a statement saying he was "the unanimous choice of the Motherwell board".
His appointment comes in time for Saturday's home match with Celtic and McGhee told the club's official website: "I am delighted to be back at Fir Park and Motherwell, a club in which I have a real affection for after some fantastic highs and tragic lows in my last spell.
"I was really keen to get back into club management, but the destination was important. I've had several things put to me over the last few years, but it was important I returned at a club that was close to my heart and was a real challenge."
Chairman Brian McCaffery added: "After a rigorous process, Mark was the outstanding candidate and the board were delighted he has agreed to return. We hope he brings stability and on-field success and helps the club achieve its ambitious goals in the months and years ahead."
Source: PA
