Chris Aitken thought he was going into the boardroom for a discussion on a new contract - and was stunned to learn he was being told his services weren’t required.
A bombshell announcement from the K-Park club on Saturday announced the 42-year-old’s surprise departure from his position at manager at the club, despite a strong run of results since taking charge.
After taking over from brother Stephen in August with their Lowland League title charge already in tatters, he has guided Kilby to second spot.