Dougie Hill

As many will be aware, Cowdenbeath manager Dougie Hill stepped down from his post at full-time after the win v Berwick Rangers. He had confirmed his decision to the Board earlier in the day and spoke to his players and staff after the game. Then at the Player of the Year event he was able to tell the fans present of his decision at the end of the presentation ceremonies.

Dougie leaves with our very best wishes and just as in his playing days it has been a real pleasure to have him at Central Park in the manager’s chair. In his first managerial role, he worked hard to build his own team and most fans would readily agree he progressively put together an entertaining, attacking and enterprising side - despite the horrendous injury jinx that plagued us most of the season and the loss of our captain in January. The younger players that he brought into the team blossomed as the season went on. Strong morale and harmony in the dressing room was plain to see.

He took us to 10th place in the League once more and but for the aforementioned injuries we are certain a higher finish would have been achieved. Dougie was looking to build further on this foundation for next season but budgetary constraints were set to make this more challenging and that largely led Dougie to make what was for him a difficult decision.

We thank him on behalf of everyone at Cowdenbeath FC and all our fans for all his efforts and achievements in his times with Cowdenbeath FC over the years. He has always been a popular figure at Central Park for his commitment and his approachability.

As aforementioned, we wish Dougie all the best as we now of course turn our attention to seeking his successor.