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George Grierson last night resigned as Irvine Meadow manager.

Irvine Meadow joined Darvel at the top of the West of Scotland League Premier Division after a 1-0 win at home to Rob Roy earlier tonight.

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

Irvine Meadow hope to have a new manager in place for their Scottish Junior Cup tie at Petershill on Saturday, September 24.

Colin Spence held his hands up as Irvine Meadow crashed out of the Scottish Cup at Hill of Beath and admitted: "We let the club down."

Irvine Meadow were seconds away from executing the perfect game plan against Clydebank.The Ayrshire outfit battled back from a goal down at the break to lead 2-1 in Saturday's West of Scotland League Premier clash at Holm Park.Goals from Mark McLennan and substitute Jamie Martin looked set to hand Meadow their fifth Premier win on the trot.But they had to settle for a point after Bankies skipper Nicky Little fired home a stunning free-kick in the 96th minute.The added time came as a result of a touchline bust-up at the end of the regulation 90 that led to red cards for Clydebank No2 Gary McMenamin and Meadow co-boss James Latta.Spence admitted conceding so late was a bitter pill to swallow.He insisted everything had been going to plan after

Irvine Meadow.Trouble blew up in the final minute of normal time with the ball out of play near both dugouts and Clydebank trailing 2-1.Clydebank assistant Gary McMenamin rushed to retrieve the ball and feigned to throw it at Meadow co-manager James Latta's face as he jogged back to his own technical area.He was then tripped by Meadow co-boss Colin Spence and retaliated with a barge that knocked Spence backwards.That sparked a mass bust-up with players and staff from both sides wading in before referee Connor Ashwood and his assistants restored order.McMenamin was shown a red card once the dust settled with Latta also given his marching orders.The drama didn't stop there however.

Irvine Meadow right now - thanks to a fantastic team spirit. Now he can’t wait to see that positivity manifest itself on the pitch as he and co-boss James Latta get ready to unleash a squad they feel they can call their own on the West of Scotland League.

Irvine Meadow failed in an audacious bid to sign former Motherwell and Livingston striker Dylan Mackin, Ayrshire Football News can reveal.

Ben Carson insists he was ready to offer his services as a handyman just to stay involved at Irvine Meadow.The 31-year-old former skipper called time on his playing career last week after losing a 19-month battle with injury.But his five-year association with the club is set to continue after he was handed a key role in Medda’s youth set-up.Carson has been appointed assistant head coach of the club’s Under 20s development squad.It’s a role that will see him work closely with first team gaffers Colin Spence and James Latta to identify stars of the future.Carson admits the new post has helped soften the blow of having to hang up his boots early.But he’s adamant he’d have done virtually anything to keep his hand in at the club anyway.Carson

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterIrvine Meadow co-boss James Latta admitted he was bitterly disappointed to leave Bellsdale Park with just a point after Saturday's goalless draw with Beith.Meadow spurned a host of early chances and failed to capitalise on Larry McMahon's second half dismissal which saw Beith play the final 20 minutes with 10-men.“We should have buried the game in the first 20 minutes, said Latta.“We created some really good chances.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterWinning became something of a habit for Colin Spence, James Latta and Bryan Young during multiple trophy-laden years together at Auchinleck Talbot.But at least one of them might have to sample the bitter taste of defeat when Beith host Irvine Meadow in the WoSFL Premier League on Saturday.Beith gaffer Young and Medda co-bosses Spence and Latta are set to lock horns as managers for the first time at Bellsdale Park.And as you'd expect from guys who shared a dressing room for a decade, the wind-ups have already begun.“I’ve sent Bryan a wee text but he’s ignored it so far, revealed Spence.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterIrvine Meadow boss James Latta heaped praise on Jamie Martin for his super sub appearance against Bonnyton - then revealed he predicted the playmaker would be the game changer.Meadow were struggling to cut open Bonnyton during Saturday's WoSFL Premier clash until Martin came to the rescue.The 21-year-old came off the bench to brilliantly tee up Connor Boyd for the opener.Latta believes the former Ayr United starlet proved to be catalyst as Meadow went on to seal a 2-0 win.And he insisted: “I spoke to Jamie before the game and told him, ‘you’re a match-winner,  you can come off the bench, create something and win the game for us’.”“Jamie gave

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterConnor Boyd and Neil Slooves produced another goalscoring double act as Irvine Meadow saw off battling Bonnyton.The deadly duo found the net for the second week running to make it three league wins out of four for co-managers Colin Spence and James Latta.Strike ace Boyd was first on the scoresheet, producing a cool finish from substitute Jamie Martin's precision pass in the 67th minute.Centre-half Slooves then drilled home a shot on the turn with 80 minutes on the clock - rubbing salt into the visitor's wounds after the dismissal of defender Dylan Stevenson 60 seconds earlier.There was no way back for Bonnyton after that but Alan Robertson's

Ayrshire Football News understands out-of-contract Kilwinning Rangers goalkeeper Adam Strain is on the radar of co-bosses Colin Spence and James Latta.The management duo are keen to get someone in quickly after Newman's surprise departure due to work commitments.

Irvine Meadow could recruit up to 10 new faces this summer as co-bosses Colin Spence and James Latta  look to move away from working with a small squad.

Irvine Meadow have kick-started their summer recruitment campaign with the signing of striker Dylan Pooler.The 23-year-old  - who was top scorer for the Portland Park side side  last season - becomes  co-managers Colin Spence and James Latta first new additon since taking the reigns in February.Pooler came through the youth ranks at Killie and St Mirren and had a spell at Auchinleck Talbot.Meadow have also re-signed a significant chunk of last season's squad.Forward Andy McLaughlin became the latest player to extend his contract on Monday as co-managers Colin Spence and James Latta shape their squad for next season.His signature comes hot on the heels of defender Calum Gow and utility man Mark McLennan agreeing to stay at the weekend.That