George Grierson: Last News

Kevin Deeney has been put in charge at Irvine Meadow until the end of the season following the shock resignation of George Grierson on Friday.

Kevin Deeney hailed managerless Irvine Meadow's all-for-one attitude after they ground out a priceless three points at Blair Park this afternoon.

Irvine Meadow chairman Robert Jeffrey admits the club face a 'difficult' few weeks ahead in the wake of manager George Grierson's shock departure.

George Grierson last night resigned as Irvine Meadow manager.

George Grierson reckons new arrivals Cammy MacNair and Mick Lennox can help plug more than a few gaps in his Irvine Meadow squad.

Irvine Meadow have snapped up experienced defender Isaac Kerr from Whitletts Victoria.

George Grierson admits only a proper title challenge can salvage Irvine Meadow’s season.

George Grierson accepted the blame for a shock defeat that ended Irvine Meadow’s cup hopes for the season.

Kevin Deeney says Irvine Meadow had to box clever to get the better of Glasgow heavyweights Pollok.

George Grierson is hoping players with a point to prove can give Irvine Meadow the edge against Pollok on tomorrow.

George Grierson was determined to take the positives after suffering Scottish Junior Cup shootout agony on his Irvine Meadow dugout debut.

Irvine Meadow have announced former Kilwinning Rangers and Whitletts Vics boss George Grierson as their new manager.

George Grierson today revealed it was a "huge wrench" to quit Whitletts Vics, insisting he and the club were going down "different paths".

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George Grierson reckons a bumper crowd can be title-chasing Whitletts Victoria's 12th man when they host league leaders Shotts tomorrow.

Whitletts.But the vastly-experienced gaffer insists that’s no guarantee of success in cut-throat Conference A. Grierson, in his second spell at the Ayr outfit, accepts Whitletts will be one of the more fancied teams in the division alongside the likes of Arthurlie and Shotts.

George Grierson says it was a no brainer to sign Chris McGowan – even although he’s looking forward to his 43rd birthday.The old warhorse defender has won almost every honour in the game with Cumnock, Kilwinning and Irvine Meadow before helping Dalry lift the Ayrshire District League in 2018.But despite not having played for a year, Grierson is adamant veteran McGowan will be a key signing for Whitletts Vics.McGowan faced up against his son, Chris jnr, as he made his Vics debut in a 1-1 draw against Kilwinning last week.Grierson quipped: “He didn’t look out of place against a team who will be challenging in the Premier. Son still couldn’t beat his dad.“Chris will be a great signing for us and it was a no brainer.

Whitletts Victoria.But the towering centre-half has lifted the lid on fearing he was the victim of a prank text from Whitletts boss George Grierson when he first heard of Buffs interest.“George has a reputation for being a joker so when he messaged me asking if I’d be interested in going back to the Buffs I thought he was at it,” said Kerr who spent five years at Kilwinning between 2013-17.“It took a wee while before I realised he was serious!”Kerr insists the move was a ‘no-brainer’ following Whitletts decision to sit out this season with no sign of fans being allowed back in grounds.And he’s grateful that Vics have allowed him a second bite at the cherry amid uncertain times for non-league football.He added: “I’ve got a good relationship