AS change is taking place at the top end of the coaching team at Central Park, the Cowdenbeath 20s team also has a new man at the helm.

Coach Dean Ewing had recently made it known to the Club that he wished to step down from managing the under 20s due to his many club and SFA commitments which include currently undertaking his UEFA B Licence.

Taking over from him is Grant Petrie, who will be guiding the Cowdenbeath 20s in their Development League programme.

Said director David Allan: "Dean kindly agreed to remain in charge until a successor was found. "The Club would like to record their sincere thanks to Dean for his efforts which have seen several under 20s players transition into the first team squad. Dean will continue in his role as Cowdenbeath FC Community Coach."

He added: "The club is delighted to announce that Dean's successor will be Grant Petrie.

"The 45 year old is currently under 17s coach at the Fife Elite Academy and earlier this year completed his UEFA A Licence.

"Prior to the creation of FEFA, Grant was a youth coach at Dunfermline Athletic and worked with a number of current professionals including Ryan Williamson (Scotland U21)and Lewis Spence, now of Dundee. We welcome Grant to Central Park."

Grant said that Cowdenbeath is a club well known not to be scared of taking a chance with young players and has seen many go on to do well in the senior game.

He is aiming to see players develop who will make Cowden successful and have successful careers themselves.