The ‘greatest ever’ Albion Rovers manager Paul Martin was astounded to receive texts congratulating him on his appointment as Director of Football at Cliftonhill.
Martin had not applied for the job or had any discussions in the wake of last week’s sacking of Todd Lumsden and has no intention of returning to football a year after leaving it following a health scare.
Martin was given the ‘greatest ever’ tag by former Chairman Frank Meade after taking the Coatbridge side to the Second Division via the play-offs two years ago before keeping them there again via the Play-Offs last May and he said: “I got a texts at the weekend wishing me well in my new post. I am not sure where the story came from but I can confirm that I will not be returning to the club in any capacity.”
The 48-year-old added: “I loved my time at Albion Rovers and we had a great deal of success on a very small budget. My health is a lot better now but I am not looking to get involved in football at the moment as I am extremely busy with my roofing business.”
“I am disappointed in what happened to Todd as only a few weeks ago he was under the impression that he would be in place next season. That has obviously changed and he is gone now. “
“I may return to football one day but just now is not the right time but of course I wish Albion well in the future.”
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