Glenafton Athletic are once again on the lookout for a new manager after Mark Roberts left the club.

Roberts took over as Glens boss back in August, following the departure of Ryan Stevenson.

He had been part of the coaching staff at Loch Park, alongside Stevenson, since March 2022.

Roberts' assistant Gary Harkins has also parted company with the club.

Recent results have left Glenafton second bottom in the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division, just one point above bottom side Irvine Meadow.

The poor run of results culminated in an exit from the South Challenge Cup at the hands of First Division side Shotts Bon Accord, with Liam Caddis's 90th-minute strike coming too little too late to stave off another disappointment.

Cumnock Chronicle: Roberts had been part of the coaching staff at Loch Park, alongside Ryan Stevenson, since March 2022.Roberts had been part of the coaching staff at Loch Park, alongside Ryan Stevenson, since March 2022. (Image: NQ Archive)

Following Saturday's cup exit a statement was released by the club on Sunday afternoon, to say that Roberts had left the club, and work is ongoing to appoint his successor.

A spokesperson said: "Glenafton Athletic can confirm that the management team of Mark Roberts and assistant manager Gary Harkins have left the club by mutual agreement.

"We would like to wish Mark and Gary all the best for the future, and thank them for their services to the club.

"We will begin the recruitment process for a new manager shortly, and we will make an announcement on this in due course."