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Kevin Thomson (right), pictured with Joe Cardle, is excited about his new role with Kelty Hearts. Photo: Web Solutions Scotland.

'Risk taker' Thomson excited by Kelty Hearts challenge

Thomas Courts is the new man in charge at Dundee United.

Thomas Courts is the new man in charge at Dundee United.

United appoint former Kelty Hearts boss Courts as head coach

Joe Cardle - 24-3-2021.

Joe Cardle - 24-3-2021.

Kelty Hearts move 'ticks the right boxes' for Joe

Joe Cardle has joined Kelty Hearts. Photo: Dave Wardle.

Joe Cardle has joined Kelty Hearts. Photo: Dave Wardle.

Kelty Hearts snap up Cardle

Skipper Michael Tidser's goal sealed Kelty's promotion. Photo: Jim Payne.

Skipper Michael Tidser's goal sealed Kelty's promotion. Photo: Jim Payne.

Tidser's delight at captain's role in Kelty promotion

Kevin Thomson has taken over as Kelty Hearts boss.

Kevin Thomson has taken over as Kelty Hearts boss.

New Kelty boss makes first signing as quartet sign new deals

Kelty Hearts celebrated League Two promotion on Sunday. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty Hearts celebrated League Two promotion on Sunday. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty Hearts begin search for new boss

Barry Ferguson is leaving Kelty Hearts despite guiding them to the SPFL. Photo: Jim Payne.

Barry Ferguson is leaving Kelty Hearts despite guiding them to the SPFL. Photo: Jim Payne.

KELTY HEARTS: Manager Ferguson to depart

The Kelty Hearts players celebrate promotion at full-time yesterday. Photo: Jim Payne.

The Kelty Hearts players celebrate promotion at full-time yesterday. Photo: Jim Payne.

LEAGUE TWO PLAY-OFF: Ferguson hails 'special' Kelty squad

Kelty Hearts have been promoted to SPFL League Two for the first time in their history. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty Hearts have been promoted to SPFL League Two for the first time in their history. Photo: Jim Payne.

LEAGUE TWO PLAY-OFF: Kelty Hearts are promoted to SPFL

Nathan Austin, in action in Tuesday's first leg, could be a key man for Kelty this afternoon. Photo: Jim Payne.

Nathan Austin, in action in Tuesday's first leg, could be a key man for Kelty this afternoon. Photo: Jim Payne.

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LIVE: Brechin City v Kelty Hearts

Cammy Russell (right) celebrates his winner in Tuesday's first leg with his Kelty team-mates. Photo: Jim Payne.

Cammy Russell (right) celebrates his winner in Tuesday's first leg with his Kelty team-mates. Photo: Jim Payne.

LEAGUE TWO PLAY-OFF: 'Experience will keep Kelty grounded'

Photo: Jim Payne.

Photo: Jim Payne.

LEAGUE TWO PLAY-OFF: Higgy's relishing Kelty's date with destiny

Photo: Jim Payne.

Photo: Jim Payne.

LEAGUE TWO PLAY-OFF: 'We're playing for history', says Kelty boss

Barry Ferguson, with ex-Pars goalkeeper David Hutton, of Brechin City, at the end of last night's 2-1 win, says Kelty Hearts will not set up to defend their lead in Sunday's return. Photo: Jim Payne.

Barry Ferguson, with ex-Pars goalkeeper David Hutton, of Brechin City, at the end of last night's 2-1 win, says Kelty Hearts will not set up to defend their lead in Sunday's return. Photo: Jim Payne.

LEAGUE TWO PLAY-OFF: Kelty boss vows to attack in Brechin return

Photo: Jim Payne.

Photo: Jim Payne.

PYRAMID PLAY-OFF: Kelty beat Brechin to earn first leg advantage

Kelty Hearts are aiming to move one step closer to making history tonight. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty Hearts are aiming to move one step closer to making history tonight. Photo: Jim Payne.

LIVE: Kelty Hearts v Brechin City

Kelty Hearts hitman Nathan Austin is gunning for Brechin City in the play-off final after his hat-trick shot down Brora Rangers. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty Hearts hitman Nathan Austin is gunning for Brechin City in the play-off final after his hat-trick shot down Brora Rangers. Photo: Jim Payne.

NON LEAGUE: Bright spark Austin out to shock Brechin in play-off final

Kelty Hearts saw off Brora Rangers to set up the tie with Brechin City. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty Hearts saw off Brora Rangers to set up the tie with Brechin City. Photo: Jim Payne.

PYRAMID PLAY-OFF: Kelty Hearts v Brechin City - here's what you need to know

Kelty Hearts, who defeated Brora Rangers 6-1 on aggregate to set up the Brechin City tie, are at home for the first leg on Tuesday. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty Hearts, who defeated Brora Rangers 6-1 on aggregate to set up the Brechin City tie, are at home for the first leg on Tuesday. Photo: Jim Payne.

NON LEAGUE: Fans to return for crunch Kelty play-off

Kelty Hearts defeated Brora Rangers 4-1 on Saturday to clinch a 6-1 aggregate win and set up a pyramid play-off final with Brechin City. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty Hearts defeated Brora Rangers 4-1 on Saturday to clinch a 6-1 aggregate win and set up a pyramid play-off final with Brechin City. Photo: Jim Payne.

NON LEAGUE: Kelty abstain in Lowland League 'B' team vote

Photo: Jim Payne.

Photo: Jim Payne.

NON LEAGUE: Kelty fans 'will be missed' at pyramid play-off

Kallum Higginbotham, pictured here against Stranraer earlier this season, netted a penalty for Kelty last night. Photo: Dave Wardle.

Kallum Higginbotham, pictured here against Stranraer earlier this season, netted a penalty for Kelty last night. Photo: Dave Wardle.

NON LEAGUE: Kelty earn pyramid play-off advantage at Brora

Kelty Hearts will take on Brora Rangers for the right to play Brechin City in the SPFL pyramid play-offs. Photo: Dave Wardle.

Kelty Hearts will take on Brora Rangers for the right to play Brechin City in the SPFL pyramid play-offs. Photo: Dave Wardle.

NON LEAGUE: Kelty Hearts prepare for Brora Rangers play-off

Kelty Hearts will take on Brora Rangers in the pyramid play-offs, it has been confirmed. Photo: Ted Milton.

Kelty Hearts will take on Brora Rangers in the pyramid play-offs, it has been confirmed. Photo: Ted Milton.

NON LEAGUE: Kelty Hearts' pyramid play-off given the go-ahead

Kelty Hearts still don't know if they will contest a pyramid play-off. Photo: David Wardle.

Kelty Hearts still don't know if they will contest a pyramid play-off. Photo: David Wardle.

NON-LEAGUE: Kelty still in limbo over pyramid play-off

Kelty Hearts are still waiting for clarity on the pyramid play-offs from the SPFL. Photo: Ted Milton.

Kelty Hearts are still waiting for clarity on the pyramid play-offs from the SPFL. Photo: Ted Milton.

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Kelty wait for play-off clarity

Kelty Hearts will learn whether the pyramid play-off will go ahead on Monday. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty Hearts will learn whether the pyramid play-off will go ahead on Monday. Photo: Jim Payne.

LOWLAND LEAGUE: Kelty Hearts to learn play-off fate

Oakley United, pictured in action before the football shutdown, are one of the teams whose season has been called. Photo: Ted Milton.

Oakley United, pictured in action before the football shutdown, are one of the teams whose season has been called. Photo: Ted Milton.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: East of Scotland League declared null and void

Kelty will meet Brora Rangers in the pyramid play-offs. Photo: Dave Wardle.

Kelty will meet Brora Rangers in the pyramid play-offs. Photo: Dave Wardle.

UPDATED: Kelty to resume training ahead of pyramid play-off

Kelty Hearts are to meet Brora Rangers in the pyramid play-offs. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty Hearts are to meet Brora Rangers in the pyramid play-offs. Photo: Jim Payne.

Kelty "urgently" seeking training green light before play-off crunch

Kelty Hearts have been declared Lowland League winners. Photo: Dave Wardle.

Kelty Hearts have been declared Lowland League winners. Photo: Dave Wardle.

LOWLAND LEAGUE: Kelty Hearts declared champions

East of Scotland League clubs, like Crossgates Primrose, look like having their season brought to an early end. Photo: Ted Milton.

East of Scotland League clubs, like Crossgates Primrose, look like having their season brought to an early end. Photo: Ted Milton.

East of Scotland League faces season 'abandonment'

Nathan Austin has returned to first club East Fife on loan. Photo: David Wardle.

Nathan Austin has returned to first club East Fife on loan. Photo: David Wardle.

Kelty hitman Austin makes temporary Fifers switch

Photo: Ted Milton.

Photo: Ted Milton.

Clubs push on with signing plans despite season uncertainty

Crossgates Primrose say that not having fans at games over the last year has been difficult. Photo: Jim Payne.

Crossgates Primrose say that not having fans at games over the last year has been difficult. Photo: Jim Payne.

Football without fans has been 'hard going'

Rosyth FC have been playing at the Fleet Grounds' all weather pitch since 2018.

Rosyth FC have been playing at the Fleet Grounds' all weather pitch since 2018.

Rosyth FC make pitch for new home

Non-league clubs, like Crossgates Primrose, still don't know if their season will finish. Photo: Ted Milton.

Non-league clubs, like Crossgates Primrose, still don't know if their season will finish. Photo: Ted Milton.

Non-league clubs in the dark over season's fate

Kelty Hearts are one of the clubs affected. Photo: Dave Wardle.

Kelty Hearts are one of the clubs affected. Photo: Dave Wardle.

Non-league clubs no clearer on football resumption

Clubs like Crossgates Primrose are waiting to see if their season will finish. Photo: Ted Milton.

Clubs like Crossgates Primrose are waiting to see if their season will finish. Photo: Ted Milton.

Season's greetings as bosses seek clarity

Kelty Hearts' last match was their Scottish Cup, second round loss to Stranraer on January 9. Photo: David Wardle.

Kelty Hearts' last match was their Scottish Cup, second round loss to Stranraer on January 9. Photo: David Wardle.

Kelty are ready to 'do what's needed' to return to action

Lower league suspension to continue

Lower league suspension to continue

Lower league suspension to continue

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts' players are taking part in online training in a bit to aid their mental wellbeing during lockdown.

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts' players are taking part in online training in a bit to aid their mental wellbeing during lockdown.

'Our goal is to support our players' mental wellbeing'

Crossgates Primrose are amongst those who backed the decision. Photo: Ted Milton.

Crossgates Primrose are amongst those who backed the decision. Photo: Ted Milton.

Clubs back temporary halt

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts' coaching team have agreed to extend their stay at Ballast Bank.

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts' coaching team have agreed to extend their stay at Ballast Bank.

Swifts coaches extend stay

Kelty Hearts in action against Jeanfield Swifts in the Scottish Cup, first round. Photo: Ted Milton.

Kelty Hearts in action against Jeanfield Swifts in the Scottish Cup, first round. Photo: Ted Milton.

Kelty moves to Kirkcaldy as Scottish Cup tie re-arranged

Kelty Hearts in action against Jeanfield Swifts in the Scottish Cup, first round. Photo: Ted Milton.

Kelty Hearts in action against Jeanfield Swifts in the Scottish Cup, first round. Photo: Ted Milton.

Kelty out to make Stranraer feel blue

Action from Crossgates Primrose's defeat to Sauchie. Photo: Ted Milton.

Action from Crossgates Primrose's defeat to Sauchie. Photo: Ted Milton.

Primrose's home wait goes on but Kelty reach magnificent seven

Crossgates, pictured recently against Camelon, staged a superb fightback on Saturday at Broxburn. Photo: Ted Milton.

Crossgates, pictured recently against Camelon, staged a superb fightback on Saturday at Broxburn. Photo: Ted Milton.

Lawrie's treble tops as Primrose stage stunning comeback

Action from Crossgates' match with Camelon. Photo: Ted Milton.

Action from Crossgates' match with Camelon. Photo: Ted Milton.

Gala day for Kelty but Primrose fall to Mariners

Action from Oakley United's draw with Kinnoull.Photo: Ted Milton.

Action from Oakley United's draw with Kinnoull.Photo: Ted Milton.

Blairwood late show sends Oakley top

Photo: Ted Milton.

Photo: Ted Milton.

Rosyth hit a magnificent seven as Swifts rout Haws

Crossgates Primrose lost to Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale on Saturday. Photo: Ted Milton.

Crossgates Primrose lost to Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale on Saturday. Photo: Ted Milton.

Oakley continue perfect start

Action from Crossgates v Tranent. Photo: Ted Milton.

Action from Crossgates v Tranent. Photo: Ted Milton.

Kelty win again but Primrose stung by late goal