Preston Athletic are beginning their search for a new manager on the eve of their Scottish Cup bow – and another county club could soon be doing the same, with speculaton rife over David McGlynn’s future as Musselburgh Athletic boss.

Preston boss David Bingham resigned after Saturday’s 5-1 defeat to Edinburgh City, while McGlynn was not in attendance for Musselburgh’s 6-1 thumping of Falkirk Juniors at Olive Bank.

Bingham, 44, who enjoyed spells with Livingston and Gretna during his playing days, stood down with Preston winless in the Lowland League, having amassed just two points from their opening eight league fixtures.

He told Courier Sport: “Results haven’t been good enough and confidence has diminished.

“It’s disappointing – the committee gave me my first chance in management and they have been brilliant, but there are no guarentees in football.” His departure comes as the side are preparing to take on Threave Rovers in the first round of the Scottish Cup at the Pennypit tomorrow (Saturday), with Bob Baillie and Brian Foster taking charge on an interim basis.

Bingham went on to wish the club well for that match, and the season.

He said: “They’ve got a massive game on Saturday, and one that is winnable. It’s a great draw so hopefully they will get a good result and renew some confidence.” Preston Athletic chairman Andy Grant thanked Bingham for his two years in charge of the county club.

Grant told Courier Sport: “We’d like to thank David for all his hard work during his two years. He felt that it was time to hand over the mantle to someone else.

“We’re rock-bottom of the league and that’s not where we want to be. It’s hard to take that we’re being beaten by teams we beat comfortably last year but our focus now has to be staying in the division.” The visit of Threave pits the Lowland League’s bottom two together, with both clubs eager to kick-start their seasons with a win.

The county side have already begun the process of finding Bingham’s replacement, with details of how to apply on the Preston Athletic website.

Meanwhile, McGlynn’s absence on Saturday prompted speculation that the manager had ended his nine years in charge at Musselburgh.

McGlynn was unavailable for comment but goalkeeping coach Walter Martynuik, who took charge of the Falkirk win, confirmed to Courier Sport that McGlynn had not resigned, although his departure looked likely.

“It’s not been confirmed – I took the team last night [Monday] and will do so again on Thursday. It’s a day-to-day situation,” he said.

He was also unsure whether McGlynn’s expected departure would see him take over at Bonnyrigg Rose, who are currently without a manager.

He added: “Everyone has assumed that – I know that there are at least 10 names in the hat and I don’t even know if Davie has applied.”