Rhys McCabe has decided to step down from his role as player-manager of Airdrieonians with immediate effect.

Rhys joined the club as a player in 2021 and was part of the team which went on an incredible 25-game unbeaten run of league fixtures, the longest in the club’s history.

He was appointed player-manager in the summer of 2022 and quickly gained a reputation for free-flowing football in a debut season which ended with the Diamonds being promoted back to the Championship after a ten-year absence. The following season saw the club finish fourth and enter the Premiership play-offs, as well as winning the SPFL Trust Trophy for a record fifth time.

Last season saw the Diamonds secure Championship football for a third consecutive season with play-off victories against Stenhousemuir and Cove Rangers.

Rhys feels that now is the right time for him to step back from the rigours of management and spend some time with his young family.

The Rhys McCabe era has been an exciting one for everyone at the club, and the board of directors would like to place on record their thanks to Rhys for his enthusiasm, commitment and professionalism throughout his time at Airdrieonians.

All the best Rhys – and thank you for the memories.