Immediately after Kelso's 6-0 defeat at the hands of Leith Athletic, United boss Jim McLean resigned.

This was followed by another wind of change soon afterwards when it was announced that club coaches Gary Fraser and Kevin Hush would take over McLean's position as joint managers.

In the lower half of the league, Kelso have struggled to make their mark this season.

McLean, who has also managed Coldstream and Hawick Royal Albert as well as the East of Scotland League side, told TheSouthern: "I leave the club as manager with no ill feelings whatsoever.

"It was just that I felt I had to go.

"Performances had mainly been poor, results had been poor and so had our discipline.

"I found I was losing my enthusiasm, and it was getting more and more difficult to find the willpower to motivate.

"When that happens it's time to walk away. I also have a life out of football."

Involved in the sport for 35 years, McLean went on to add: "The club is in good hands with new managers Kevin Hush and Gary Fraser.

"They are a couple of brilliant guys and put in a tremendous amount of work.

"There are a lot of good people within the club, and I hope to be involved in a different role, but it won't be on the managerial side. I have done my bit there."

United chairman Mike Tait said: "When Jim took over the job from Peter McNulty almost two seasons ago it was just short term.

"He has done a good job for us, and the club appreciates this. Jim will now be our representative at East of Scotland League meetings.

"Kevin Hush and Gary Fraser were immediately appointed as joint managers, as we feel that they are the right men for the job.

"And, hopefully, this might be a wake-up call for the side, and we can start getting good results again."

z Meanwhile, amateur side Kelso Thistle have named a new manager – one time Kelso United player Kay Carlyle.