Bollan picks up reins at Central Park

Gary Bollan has been appointed as the new manager of Cowdenbeath.

The 44-year-old Dundonian succeeds Billy Brown, who resigned from the post at the end of last month.

Bollan, who had previously guided Livingston to successive title victories in the Third and Second Divisions, last season led Forfar Athletic to promotion from League 2.

The former Dundee United, Rangers, Livingston, St Johnstone and Motherwell player is now charged with lifting Cowdenbeath off the foot of the League 2 table.

In a statement, club chairman Donald Findlay said: “I am really glad to be able to confirm Gary’s appointment as our new manager.

“He has an absolute wealth of experience and great knowledge of the players and teams in our division and above. He also very much has a proven track record.

“He really impressed at interview by setting out clearly his plans for the club and his determination to succeed. His people have already been watching us in the past couple of games.

“At present we are bottom of the league, but with two thirds of the season ahead, we now move forward with renewed impetus under Gary’s leadership. I would simply now ask every Cowdenbeath fan, indeed anyone with Cowden’s interests at heart, to unite behind Gary and the team. There is hard work in front of us but your backing and support is vital as we tackle the challenges ahead.”