EXCLUSIVE: Dunipace boss leaves to join Cumbernauld Colts in Lowland League
The Westfield Park management duo said farewell to players last night after the 5-1 defeat of Wishaw.
It ends more than a decade and a half of association with ‘Pace for McKinlay as a player, coach and latterly as a manager.
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Hide AdHe said: “It was an emotional evening for me. I have been at the club for a long time as a player, as a coach and latterly as manager.
“I believe James and I are leaving the club with a great deal of stability and in a strong position going forward,
“The decision to leave and join Cumbernauld Colts was not an easy one but it is a fantastic opportunity and one we are looking forward to.”
The pair will be co-managers at Broadwood after lifting Dunipace to fourth in the Central League Division One and narrowly missing out on promotion this season.
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Hide AdMcKinlay added: “Missing out on promotion was a big disappointemnt, but finishing in fourth place is still progression for Dunipace and there is scope for more. progression in the future.
“Youth football is well set-up now and the club has stability.
“There is a good core of players at the club and some have the capabilities and the desire to play at a higher level,.”
But McKinlay ruled out plundering his old team for new Colts. “I wouldn’t do that to Dunipace. If players were leaving anyway then I would perhaps speak to them, but I hope to see Dunipace kick on and progress next season.”