No need to talk to Kevin

he worked for the club unpaid alongside Director of Football Gordon Dalziel.

However, Aitchison was axed after just two weeks following a row over coaching staff.

Following his shock departure, a host of names have been linked to the job including Scotland hero James McFadden, former Rangers man Nacho Novo and ex- Dundee United midfielder John Rankin. However, no deal has materialised.

Captain Marc Fitzpatrick took training again alongside Dalziel this week, and looks set to be coaching the team against East Fife.

Little joy It was a bad day for Airdrie despite a goal from trialist Willis Furtado Photos: John Steven