Gretna 2008 have confirmed former Football League star Michael McIndoe as their new boss.

The coach has been in caretaker charge at Raydale Park after the recent departure of Stephen Hatfield.

And now he has been handed the permanent reins at the Lowland League club.

McIndoe steered Gretna to a 3-1 Scottish Cup first round victory over Edinburgh University on Saturday.

The former Wolverhampton Wanderers, Coventry City, Doncaster Rovers, Yeovil Town and Bristol City man will be assisted by Robbie Park.

"He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of players and we are delighted to give him his first managerial post," said Gretna chairman Alex Thomson in a statement.

"Robbie Park is a Glaswegian lad. He holds an MSc in sports management and is a UEFA B licence holder," he added.

"I am sure you will all get behind both Michael and Robbie and let's move this club forward."

Gretna, whose squad includes Carlisle United loan winger Lewis Bell, currently sit second bottom of the Lowland League after one win and seven defeats from their opening eight games.

They go to bottom side Dalbeattie Star on Saturday.