Glenafton Athletic: Ex Hearts player Ryan Stevenson confirmed as new Glens manager

The Loch Park side only parted company with former boss Mick McCann on Monday, and they already have a new man at the helm.

Stevenson has enjoyed a stellar playing career, coming through the ranks at Chelsea before plying his trade with the likes of Hearts, Ayr United and Ipswich Town.

Mark Roberts will be Stevenson's assistant at the Glens, having experienced a solid playing career of his own.

New boss Ryan Stevenson during his time at Troon

A statement on the club's Facebook page announced the good news.

It read: "Glenafton Athletic are delighted to announce the appointment of our new management team. Our new manager is Ryan Stevenson. Ryan has enjoyed a glittering playing career with spells at Ayr United, Ipswich Town, Chelsea and Hearts of Midlothian.

"Assistant manager Mark Roberts has a wealth of experience in football having managed Ayr United and Queens Park, and he also enjoyed a very successful playing career including spells at Ayr United and Kilmarnock. Mark also has his UEFA "A" License.

"We are delighted to have Ryan and Mark as part of our management team, and we believe this is an exciting appointment for the club.

"Both men are enthusiastic about the job, and are excited to get started.

"We are appealing for all our support to get fully behind the new management team and the players, as we look to climb up the league table and avoid the threat of relegation.

"Their first game in charge will be for the visit to Hurlford on the 5th of March."