Work on the new Denny Eastern Access Road (DEAR) will finally start by early August, as councillors have formally agreed to appoint a contractor.
02.06.2023 - 08:55 / dailyrecord.co.uk
St Cuthbert Wanderers have announced their new manager.
Ian Clark, who was part of previous boss Josh Gardner’s management team last season, has taken on the role, with Raymond Gordon and Paul Hilston also part of the coaching set-up.
Clark, who has worked with Gardner at a number of clubs in recent years, said: “They asked me if I’d be interested and I think when you get asked to take on such a role it’s something you have a chat about.
“I did the travel last year, which is part and parcel of the game – I’m in Glasgow too, so it’s a three hour round trip. It’s something you consider but after chatting with the committee at Saints we had an understanding.
“What I would like to do and what they’re looking to do is aligned and our ideas met in the middle.”
Saints finished seventh in the South of Scotland League last term with a much changed squad to the one that lifted the title in 2022.
And it looks set to be another summer of change at St Mary’s Park.
Clark said: “We had predominantly central belt boys last year. I think we’ll retain one, maybe two at max, so it’s a full rebuild for me. We’ve spoken to a number of players and we’ve boys coming in for pre-season.
“I’m going about things quietly, we’re trying to do things the right way and getting the right boys in is important.
“We’re going to have an emphasis on trying to stay local and build a team that’s predominantly South boys. I think as a club it makes sense.
“I’ve got good guys around me at the club and will be relying on their knowledge of the players down there.
“I think a year down there has helped me identify potential players, I think I’m better set than my predecessor with Josh not knowing too much about the league whereas now I’ve an idea of how
Work on the new Denny Eastern Access Road (DEAR) will finally start by early August, as councillors have formally agreed to appoint a contractor.
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