New managerial duo at Cove

Published on Sunday 17 May 2009 22:51

KEVIN Tindal and Jerry O'Driscoll were confirmed as Cove Rangers' new managerial duo as John Sheran signed off in style when Cove came from behind to beat Deveronvale 3-2, title rivals until last weekend.

Tindal, the former Montrose, Arbroath and Peterhead stalwart, is excited by the new role – but first paid tribute to the grit and character of the Sheran era. "The Vale put us under a lot of pressure and deserved to be in front in that first half. But in the second, I think we showed we are worthy champions," he said.

"It was a fitting finish for John, who has been tremendous for Cove Rangers."

An emotional outgoing Sheran reflected: "We would be celebrating today whatever the result, but the win underlines what a great bunch we have here."

Inverurie Locos cemented third place with a crushing 7-1 win over Fort William, confirming the Lochaber side's status as the worst club in Highland League history. Fort have failed to win a league game in either of the last two seasons.

Keith claimed fourth place in the table with a 3-1 win at home to Brora Rangers, with Gary Nicol grabbing a double.

Fraserburgh slipped into seventh place in the table after coming from behind to beat Clach 2-1 in Inverness.

A 3-0 win for Forres Mechanics at Buckie made sure of fifth in the table for Wick Academy, who had already finished their record-breaking campaign.