HADDINGTON Athletic have appointed experienced former Hearts and Livingston midfielder Joe Hamill as the club's new boss.

Hamill, who also counts Leicester City among his ex-clubs, has taken over from David McGlynn, who resigned after just 82 days in charge at Millfield.

Former Musselburgh Athletic boss McGlynn took on the job after Brian Johnston, the ex-Tranent and Ormiston boss, incidated he wanted to take a step back from first-team affairs.

Hamill, 33, becomes the Hi Hi's third manager inside 12 months. 

A Haddington Athletic statement said: "The club ccepted the resignation of manager David McGlynn after just eighty two days in the post.

"We were naturally greatly disappointed to learn of his decision, but wish him well in whatever role he takes on next, and beyond.

"We're very grateful to David for the highly significant part he played in the Hi Hi's 2016/17 campaign after he initially came on board to assist with coaching last October, recognising as we do the importance of the great run the team embarked on after David began directing operations from the dugout at the beginning of February.

"We're extremely pleased to announce Joe Hamill as our new player-manager, with Craig Yule as his assistant.

"Joe and Craig know the club and the players, and are keen to build on David's good work - we on the committee look forward hugely to supporting them through what we hope will be an exciting season ahead."