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Paul Thomson

Airdrie announce new chairman as Sir Alex Ferguson's brother steps down from role

Airdrieonians have announced Paul Hetherington will step up to the role of chairman at New Broomfield, replacing Martin Ferguson at the helm.

Ferguson, the brother of former Manchester United and Aberdeen boss Sir Alex, has vacated the role after five years at the club, the first 11 months of which were served as the club's vice chairman. The 80-year-old will remain at the club in the role of associate director.

Paul Hetherington will now assume the role of chairman and it comes among a number of operational changes at the Monklands club.

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