Berwick Rangers confirm appointment of new first team manager

Berwick Rangers have confirmed that appointment of Martin Scott as their new manager.

The Borderers parted company with previous boss Kevin Haynes earlier this month after a disappointing run of results, and have since been under the interim guidance of club captain Jamie Pyper and vice captain Calum Antell.

In an official statement on Monday evening, however, Rangers announced Scott’s arrival in the dugout “following an extensive and thorough search”. An excerpt from the statement reads: “In our discussions over the position, Martin impressed immensely with his attention to detail, vision, and clear articulation of the club identity and team culture he will look to build. Martin’s passion for developing players combines with a coherent tactical philosophy both in possession and off the ball, and makes us excited for the future of Berwick Rangers.”

Scott - who represented Ross County, Hibernian and Arbroath during his own playing career - joins Berwick having managed Lowland League East rivals Gala Fairydean Rovers since 2022. Speaking after his arrival at Shielfield Park, he said: “I’m absolutely delighted to join Berwick Rangers Football Club as First Team Manager. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and this a club with so much potential. I’m excited to see what we can achieve together. See you soon at Shielfield Park!”

Alongside Scott, Ross Aitchison has joined Berwick as a coach. Aitchison has been working as part of Scott’s backroom staff at Gala. The pair, alongside Rangers’ existing club staff, will take their first training session in midweek, with their first game in charge set to come against Cowdenbeath in a Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup first round tie on Saturday afternoon. The Borderers are set to travel to West Fife for the clash.