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Michael Tidser has made 11 appearances this season as player-manager Michael Tidser will not be in the Kelty Hearts dugout for Saturday's trip to face Montrose amid interest in the Scottish League 1 club's manager from Fife neighbours Dunfermline Athletic. The 34-year-old former Greenock Morton midfielder has been linked with the vacancy at the Championship club following last week's sacking of James Mc Pake. Now Kelty have announced on X, external that: "Michael Tidser will not be able to take his place in the dugout for this weekend's William Hill League 1 fixture against Montrose. " Kelty added that, rather than assistant Kevin Mac Donald, 31-year-old defender Thomas O'Ware "will be in charge of the team and has our full support". Airdrieonians v Falkirk off because of frozen pitch Watch as Dunfermline and Falkirk share six-goal thriller Mc Pake was axed after successive defeats left Dunfermline ninth in the second tier, with youth boss John Mc Laughlan in caretaker charge for Friday's 3-3 draw at home to leaders Falkirk. Amid reports of interest in Tidser, Kelty slipped to third place in League 1 after a 2-0 defeat away to bottom side Dumbarton. Having joined Kelty from Falkirk four years ago, Glasgow-born Tidser has been player-manager since April 2023, leading his side to sixth place in Scottish League 1 last season. They currently sit one point behind Stenhousemuir and five off Arbroath. Now Dunfermline, who visit Partick Thistle on Saturday, want him to move the six miles to East End Park from New Central Park, the ground where their reserve team play their home games. Tidser has played 11 times for the part-timers this season, his last being in a 0-0 draw with Cove Rangers on 14 December. Having started his career as a Celtic youth, he went on to play with Ostersunds in Sweden before his first of two spells with Morton and also turned out for Rotherham United, Ross County and Oldham Athletic. Dunfermline had dismissed Mc Pake only two days after neighbours Raith Rovers started their search for a replacement manager following Neill Collins' move to Sacramento Republic and their Championship rivals have since appointed former Aberdeen boss Barry Robson. German football investment group Fussball Gmb H put Dunfermline up for sale in August and are negotiating with United States investors. Pant's stunning 61 leaves final Test finely poised 'Like a cat toying with a mouse' - but Littler's victory was far from inevitable Teenage kicks - what makes history-making Littler so good? Strike and Robin tackle their latest thrilling case Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger star in another masterful Robert Galbraith mystery Lily and Miquita discuss their resolutions for 2025 Join lifelong friends twice a week for their transatlantic catch-ups Revisit the classic, acclaimed series Beloved sitcom about a working-class family, whose lives revolve around the TV The astonishing double life of a secret agent Trace Stakeknife's story, an agent who walked the tightrope between the IRA and British Army intelligence BBC to show Brechin v Hearts & Rangers v Fraserburgh Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team Teenage kicks - what makes history-making Littler so good? Cummins ends electric innings by India's Pant. Video Cummins ends electric innings by India's Pant Postecoglou has 'no problem' with Maddison at darts 'Like a cat toying with a mouse' - but Littler's victory was far from inevitable US Olympic sprinter Kerley tasered after police confrontation Bumrah takes final-ball wicket after altercation. Video Bumrah takes final-ball wicket after altercation Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? 'Real Rangers stand up, but can they keep standing? ' Watch best of action as Rangers beat Celtic in derby. Video Watch best of action as Rangers beat Celtic in derby What shape are Lionesses in for 2025? Watch the goals as Dundee Utd strike late to win derby. Video Watch the goals as Dundee Utd strike late to win derby Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2025 The 'genius' behind 'one of best images' in tennis What's the latest on Alexander-Arnold, and others who might move? What challenges lie ahead for Tuchel? 'Humble & popular but no plan B' - The inside story of Rooney at Plymouth How Ferguson masterminded Aberdeen's greatest win The best sports photos of 2024 - and how they were captured © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.