Gary Manson has been appointed Wick Academy’s new permanent manager.
Long-serving defender Manson had been in temporary charge with Stewart Ross, following the departure of Tom McKenna in February, but has been made permanent boss on a long-term deal.
Manson has represented the club for 20 years and is the club’s record appearance holder, with more than 650 games in the black and white.
He said: “I’m delighted to be announced as the manager of Wick Academy FC, a club I know inside out and one that obviously means an awful lot to me.
“It’s a strange time that we find ourselves in at the moment but I’m raring to go and can’t wait to get started once it is deemed safe to do so.”
Chairman Pat Miller had previously spoken of his desire to speak to Manson about the job on a permanent basis, when it was possible to meet up in person.
Miller said: “Gary has had a long and outstanding footballing career. I’m delighted he has accepted the post of Wick Academy manager and I look forward to a new period in the club’s history.
“It hasn’t been the easiest of times for Gary with the suspension of football due to the Covid-19 crisis but he has quietly been working below the radar, keeping in touch with the squad and also assisting me in helping tie up the players coming out of contract this year.”