Albion Rovers 'sack manager' as fan with no experience 'relieved of duties'

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Albion Rovers have scrapped their plans to let a fan with no experience step into the dug out as manager for their clash against Hearts B side.Football Manager expert Duncan McKay was due to take over the reigns from Sandy Clark for the Lowland League clash at Cliftonhill Stadium in Coatbridge this afternoon, Saturday, November 2.

The experiment was set to be filmed for BBC Scotland’s football fan show ‘A View from the Terrace,’ as Duncan tries his hand at various jobs across Scottish football - turning out as a mascot, ballboy, Tannoy announcer, kit man, and groundskeeper - for the show’s popular ‘Put a Shift In’ segment.

However, the club announced the Football Manager expert had been let go before today's game on their website.A spokesperson said: "Albion Rovers can confirm that Duncan McKay has been relieved of his duties from the club’s management team for this afternoon’s Park’s Motor Group Lowland League match against Hearts B."Albion Rovers were relegated from League 2 down to the Lowland League in 2023 and currently sit in eight place.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.