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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 19 Mar 09:25
Perhaps the head coach could have done a better job of explaining his tactics. But it seemed he never really endeared himself to some within the Pars faithful. A 2-1 victory over Morton, inspired by substitute Chris Kane, the only player to net in the league on Tidser’s watch, gave hope. But it was followed by the bleak disappointment of back-to-back defeats to rivals Falkirk and Raith. The disconnect between fans and the players and management was clear during and after both defeats, with Bord watching the team live for the first time against the Bairns. When Tidser, struggling with illness and losing his voice before the game, failed to carry out his media duties immediately after the derby, instead sending assistant Kevin McDonald, it was not a good look.
Bord’s visit from his Las Vegas base had allowed for face-to-face talks with the head coach. And Tidser told Courier Sport last week of feeling the backing and long-term support of the majority shareholder during those discussions. But, ultimately, it was the conversations Bord had with Cook and the wider board over the weekend that were conclusive. With the decision now made to relieve Tidser of his duties, the head coach was asked to meet with Cook in the boardroom on Monday morning.
News of his departure started filtering out shortly after he left that meeting around 10.30am before an official announcement came from the club at 12.20pm. After leaving his meeting with Cook, Tidser broke the news to his squad whilst assistant Kevin McDonald and youth and reserves coach John McLaughlan were called to the boardroom to be asked to form the interim management team. As the players headed out to train slightly later than normal, Tidser gathered his belongings and brought to an end a troubled stint. It was one that never really seemed like being the right fit in trying circumstances.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Wed 19 Mar 15:09
Bad appointment but no hard feelings from me. I wish him the best for the future. Have Kelty hired a new gaffer yet? If not, he could go back, take his jabs and continue where he left off.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 19 Mar 15:15
18 January 2025
Former Scotland defender Charlie Mulgrew is taking his first steps in senior management with Kelty Hearts.
The former Celtic, Aberdeen, Blackburn Rovers and Dundee United player, 38, takes over from Michael Tidser, who has moved on to Dunfermline Athletic.
Mulgrew, who had been in charge of Hamilton Academical`s under-18s, earned 44 caps between 2012 and 2019 and won five league titles during his time at Celtic.
He will be assisted at New Central Park by Mark Kerr, 42, who ended a 41-game spell as player-manager of Ayr United in 2021.
Kelty Hearts sit third in League One, with sporting director Craig Reynolds saying Mulgrew and Kerr "both fit the model of the club perfectly".
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Topic Originator: arpar
Date: Wed 19 Mar 15:16
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Wed 19 Mar 15:09
Bad appointment but no hard feelings from me. I wish him the best for the future. Have Kelty hired a new gaffer yet? If not, he could go back, take his jabs and continue where he left off.
Charlie Mulgrew is Kelty Manager.
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