SNS GroupDunfermline have completed the appointment of Michael Tidser as manager after agreeing a compensation package with Kelty Hearts.
The former Morton and Rotherham midfielder will take charge of his first game when the Pars host Stenhousemuir in the Scottish Cup fourth round on Saturday.
The 35-year-old has taken assistant Kevin McDonald with him and signed a deal until the summer of 2027.
Dunfermline chairman and chief executive David Cook said in a statement: “Our thanks must also go to Kelty Hearts for their professional dealings and allowing us to speak to Michael and Kevin in the correct manner.”
The pair leave Kelty in third place in William Hill League 1.
Kelty said: “We can confirm that compensation details have been agreed with Dunfermline Athletic that will see Michael Tidser and Kevin McDonald take up the vacant management positions at East End Park.
“We would like to pay a huge thanks to both for their efforts and unwavering commitment displayed in their time at New Central Park.”
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