TV star Duncan McKay will take charge of Albion Rovers in their game against Hearts 'B' on Saturday (Image: Phil Dawson)

Hibs fan will be in Albion Rovers' dug-out as they take on Hearts in crucial Lowland League clash

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Albion Rovers will on Saturday give a ‘punter’ a chance to see if he can do the manager’s job in their Lowland League clash at home to Hearts ‘B’.

Well, it’s no ordinary supporter, but Hibs supporter Duncan McKay, who will be filming a ‘Put a Shift In’ segment of BBC Scotland’s popular ‘A View from the Terrace’.

It’s a serious game in the Lowland League, with three points at stake, and in front of a crowd at Cliftonhill.

McKay has ‘helped’ out at several clubs, including Caledonian Braves, for the show, but he has absolutely zero managerial experience.

He told BBC Scotland: “In one way it’s thrilling, in the other, it’s terrifying.

McKay hopes Rovers boss Sandy Clark will be able to provide some useful advice (Image: SNS Group)

“We’ve certainly all had managers of our clubs where we’re left thinking ‘even I could do a job there, I could get a better tune out of them’, but in reality we probably know we’re never going to have to test that.

“I think it’s going to be a small insight into, actually, it’s possibly a lot more difficult than everyone thinks.”

Rovers’ stint in the SPFL came to an end two seasons ago, and Sandy Clark is trying to steer the Coatbridge club back up to League Two.

McKay said: “I suppose on Albion Rovers’ point it’s brave. The fact Sandy’s even up for this is intriguing and has kind of got me interested.

“I’d like to think I’ll be a little guided by Sandy, in case I inadvertently put a right-back up front or a striker in goals.

“Hopefully I don’t do too much damage to their reputation.”

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