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Pollok appoint former Hibernian striker Willie Irvine as manager

Mar 19 2010 By Fraser Wilson

FORMER Hibs, Dunfermline and Airdrie striker Willie Irvine has been named as the new manager of Pollok.

The 46-year-old is a bold appointment by the south siders having spent the last two years in Norway managing lower league side Lillesand.

Lok had sounded out a host of seasoned junior bosses to replace Rab Sneddon, who resigned last month due to work commitments, and ex-Arthurlie boss Frank Lynch was among the favourites to land the job.

But Newlandsfield officials confirmed on Thursday that Irvine - who had spells managing east region sides Sauchie and Bo'ness United - was the man to lead the club forward.

Irvine, who has still to confirm his backroom team, will take control of the team after Saturday's clash with rivals Arthurlie.