King takes control at The Canniepairt

King was most recently assistant manager at Broughty Athletic and previously managed and played for Brechin Vics.

That followed a lengthy career in the senior game with St Johnstone, Ross County, Livingston, Stirling Albion and Forfar Athletic but mainly at Brechin City, for whom he netted 60 goals in over 300 appearances during 11 seasons at Glebe Park.

’Port chairman Davie Baikie said: “We were looking for an ambitious young manager, and Charlie ticked all the boxes.

“With all his experience in the game, he’ll have the respect of the senior players in the squad and, having coached at youth level, he’ll also get the best out of our youngsters.

“He’s had a taste of the management side of the game at Brechin Vics and Broughty and is now relishing the opportunity to take the reins at The Canniepairt.”

Though only an on-looker, King took in Wednesday’s 5-2 friendly win away to Cupar Hearts in which Gary Sutherland (3) and Dale Reid (2) were the ’Port scorers.

His first game i n charge will be Saturday’s home friendly with Camelon.

There is an interesting encounter at North End Park where Ross Lunan’s Dokens, who have such high hopes of promotion from the North League, take on Lochee United, who drew with Dundee U/20s in midweek.

The Bluebells this week added forward Craig Smith to their squad from Downfield where he spent last season. Previously he was with Dundee FC and Forfar Athletic.

After a run of heavy defeats, the latest coming in an 8-1 reversal to Dundee United U/20s, Violet hope to have a more

FOLLOWING the sudden departure of player/manager John Ovenstone last weekend, Charlie King has been appointed the new manager of Tayport.

experienced squad available to face Menzieshill Athletic at Glenesk.

Even although St Andrews’ 4-1 win over Hill of Beath on Wednesday was only in a friendly, boss Craig Morrison could only take positives from defeating a Super League side so convincingly.

Ben Anthony hit a hat-trick with Dylan Honeyman getting the other.

Tomorrow, Saints will play host to Petershill.

John Hartson presented Downfield captain James Thomson with the Don Michele Trophy after the Spiders beat Lochee Harp in last weekend’s final.

Connor Birse (left) equalised for Lochee United in the 1-1 midweek draw with Dundee U/20. Tomorrow the Bluebells visit North End for a pre-season friendly.