Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
Boys claim first title in decade
Albion Rovers hav e confirmed the appointment of David Douglas as chief executive.
Douglas will be working for the club on a voluntary basis as they look to develop and change their structure.
The new man will focus on club development, coordinating community programmes and ensuring the implementation of club initiatives.
Douglas previously acted as chief executive at Clyde, however, left the position last December.
Club chairman, Ronnie Boyd, welcomed the appointment in a club statement, saying: “As club chairman I am delighted to have someone of David’s ability and experience join our management committee in the role of chief executive.
“His knowledge of the commercial, corporate and community side of the football world will be invaluable to Albion Rovers.
“We are in no doubt that David’s skills and undoubted enthusiasm will be an asset to the club.
“His previous involvement with Clyde brought many benefits both on and off the field and we are sure he can continue that with Rovers.
“David is a respected figure within his field, having worked in the charitable sector.
“He set up his own training and consultancy business, Heartfelt, which works across all sectors – private, public and charitable.
“Heartfelt’s ethics and sustained track record of commercial success attracted the club to invite David to the Rovers.
“His commercial experience, allied to his knowledge of business development within all sectors, will assist the club greatly.
“Although David’s chief executive title may be a common one in the world of football, the club believes his remit is unique and one that it hopes will send out a strong signal on what it wants to achieve and how it wants to bring success, on and off the park.”
Director of Football David Caldwell said: “The appointment of David Douglas shows the club is continuing to be innovative and progressive in its search for a successful formula.
“I am really looking forward to working with David on initiatives that will move the club forward with pace and structure”. Coatbridge team Milan Boys Club secured their first league title in the Central Under-15 Football League.
It was a history-making season for the club following a decade of hard work with no siverware.
Teams from across Lanarkshire, Glasgow, and East Dunbartonshire competed in the league, but it came down to two teams from Coatbridge to battle for the title.
Milan defeated Albion Rovers 3-2 in a tense game which saw the visiting side score the winner – and claim the league – with just 15 minutes to go.
In the end the Milan youngsters won the title by a comfortable four points after playing their final game.
They were presented with the title at the end of year awards.
Milan U-15s coach Mark Walsh added that he was delighted with the victory which sealed the first Championship title win.