Penicuik Athletic co-boss Kevin Milne resigns due to personal reasons

Kevin Milne, left, pictured alongside his co-manager Tony Begg during Penicuik's Scottish Cup tie against Partick. Pic: SNS

Penicuik Athletic have announced that co-manager Kevin Milne has resigned from his post due to "personal reasons".

The former Hibs Ladies boss, who helped guide the East of Scotland side to the third round of William Hill Scottish Cup this season with a win over Stenhousemuir before eventually losing to Partick Thistle, has decided to stand down. His fellow co-manager Tony Begg remains at the Midlothian club, who are currently eighth in the Premier Division.

Club secretary Neil Gordon wrote on Penicuik's Facebook page: "On behalf of Penicuik Athletic I write to advise that our joint manager Kevin Milne, for personal reasons, tendered his resignation on Monday night.

"Despite asking him to reconsider he advised that he felt he could no longer carry on with his role as joint manager, but stressed that it was nothing to do with the players, joint manager, coaching staff or committee. He thanked everyone at the club for their help and assistance during his time at Penicuik."

"All at Penicuik would like to thank Kevin for all his efforts during his time at the club and, along with Tony, winning our league last season and taking us on our magnificent Scottish Cup run this season. We wish Kevin all the best for the future."