East Stirlingshire: Sandy Clark leaves Falkirk club to make SPFL move to Albion Rovers

The move comes with the Falkirk outfit still to play out their three remaining fixtures of the Scottish Lowland Football League campaign - although the Shire are already well safe of relegation are very much stuck in mid-table.

On Saturday, ex-Hearts boss Clark took charge of the team for the last time as they drew 0-0 with Cowdenbeath at home, keeping them in 16th position, behind the Blue Brazil on goal difference.

Clark, who was previously assistant manager at Coatbridge club Rovers back in 2014-15, joins the SPFL’s bottom club hoping to steer them clear of the relegation play-off position.

They parted company with Brian Reid over the weekend after losing 1-0 to Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic.

A Shire spokesperson said: “All at the club are sorry to both Sandy and George leave but would like to thank them both for the fantastic work they have achieved in their time here.

"We as a club wish them both every success for the future.

"The board are now working to find our new manager and will notify of their progress in due course.”

Meanwhile, Albion Rovers chairman Ian Benton said: "I am delighted to welcome Sandy Clark to Albion Rovers as manager.

"I would like to also place on record my thanks to East Stirlingshire for their assistance in ensuring Sandy could join the club immediately.”