Mark Wilson and Gordon Dalziel arrive at Airdrie after management shake-up

Airdrie have announced a new management team after admitting concern over their progress on the park.

Former Celtic and Dundee United full-back Mark Wilson has taken over as head coach while former Ayr and Raith Rovers manager Gordon Dalziel has been installed as director of football weeks after joining the club on a part-time consultancy basis.

Kevin McBride has been removed from his position as acting head coach after securing two consecutive Ladbrokes League One victories, while the club confirmed Eddie Wolecki Black had left.

The 51-year-old suffered a stroke in March and was initially replaced on an interim basis, firstly by Danny Lennon and then by McBride after the end of last season.

Airdrie moved into the play-off places with victory over East Fife on Saturday but the changes appeared to be in the offing before then and 32-year-old Wilson has been handed a surprise start in management after working in the media since injury ended his playing career.

A statement from the Lanarkshire club, who moved part-time with a largely inexperienced squad in the summer, read: "Sadly, the club has had significant challenges over the last six months but matters must move on. Eddie Wolecki Black will now not be returning to us and we wish him all the best in his recovery.

"Kevin McBride stepped up from the U20s to take the post of acting head coach at a very difficult time for us all and we would like to thank him for all his help.

"However, we have been conducting a detailed review of all operations since commencing the full time structure and it is now time to set the club on a more formal structured footing.

"The board has been concerned that the progress made, albeit under difficult circumstances, has not been in line with the substantial resources being invested so changes must be made to address this.

"With immediate effect, Gordon Dalziel has taken on the role of director of football and will be assisted by Mark Wilson, who will take up the role of first-team coach.

"Mark, 32, had an illustrious football career at Dundee United and Celtic culminating in a cap for Scotland, and will bring a wealth of top level experience and professionalism to the role."