Kevin Thomson resigns as Kelty Hearts manager

The former Rangers midfielder led the club to the League Two title this season

Published 31st May 2022
Last updated 31st May 2022

Kevin Thomson has resigned as manager of Kelty Hearts.

The former Rangers midfielder led the club to the League Two title in their first season in the SPFL.

Thomson has been linked with several clubs in recent months and has now decided his future lies away from Kelty.

A club statement read: "Manager, Kevin Thomson, and Assistant Manager, Kevin McDonald, have today tendered their resignations which have been accepted by the club board.

"Over recent weeks it became apparent that Kevin’s aspirations lay away from Kelty Hearts Football Club.

"We would like to thank them both for their efforts whilst with the club. This resulted in our promotion to cinch League 1, winning the league by 21 points and reaching the 5th round of the Scottish Cup for the first time in our history.

"We would like to wish Kevin Thomson and Kevin McDonald all the very best in their careers going forward.

"The club have begun the process of identifying a new management team, we will update further as the situation develops.