Liam McGuinness admits a desire to keep playing was behind the tough decision to leave his beloved Kilbirnie Ladeside.
It was announced earlier this week that the 38-year-old midfielder had come to a mutual agreement to quit Valefield Park when his contract runs out this summer.
Kilbirnie born and bred, McGuinness has spent more than 10 years at the club as both player and manager and is regarded as a Ladeside legend.