Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has been named the new Kelty Hearts manager.
The League One side had been on the lookout for a new boss after Michael Tidser sealed a move to the Dunfermline hotseat.
Compensation was agreed for Tidser to move to the Championship side with Mulgrew quickly appointed as his successor at New Central Park.
Mark Kerr has been named as Mulgrew's assistant manager.
Mulgrew had been working as a pundit alongside coaching Hamilton under-18s before landing the Kelty Hearts job.
Sporting director Craig Reynolds told the club website: “We are excited to announce the new management team of Charlie Mulgrew and Mark Kerr.
"Both fit the model of the club perfectly, and we are looking forward to see the impact they will have on our journey.
"Let’s give them a warm welcome to New Central Park. All the best.”
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A Kelty Hearts statement confirmed: "Kelty Hearts are delighted to welcome Charlie Mulgrew as the new 1st Team Manager at New Central Park.
"The former Scotland international defender replaces Michael Tidser in the hotseat following Tids' appointment at neighbours Dunfermline Athletic.
"Charlie had a distinguished playing career, most notably at Celtic where he made 134 appearances between 2010 and 2016.
"In total Charlie made 428 club appearances with clubs including Celtic, Dundee United, Aberdeen, Blackburn Rovers , Wolves, Fleetwood Town and Wigan Athletic. Known for his deadly set pieces, he found the back of the net 63 times. Charlie also won 44 caps for Scotland, where he managed to add a further 3 goals to his tally.
"Charlie has latterly being in charge of the highly acclaimed Under 18 set up at Hamilton Academical.
"Joining Charlie as his Number 2 is former Falkirk and Dundee United midfielder Mark Kerr.
"In a playing career that saw him make 582 club appearances, Mark wore the colours of Falkirk, Dundee United, Aberdeen, Asteras Tripolis, Dunfermline, Dundee, Queen of the South, Falkirk and Ayr United where he was Player/Manager between 2019 and 2021.
"Mark has also had spells as Assistant Manager at Clyde and Edinburgh City. We're sure that all Maroon Machine supporters will join us in welcoming Charlie and Mark to New Central Park."
