Raith boss Jimmy Nicholl said last night he had agreed to take over as manager of Millwall, in succession to Mick McCarthy. The former Northern Ireland international said "l have been in touch with Millwall and agreed a three year deal and they want me to start on Saturday.

Nicholl took charge of Raith for the last time in their 1-0 defeat against Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier Division last night, ending a five year association with the club.