Black has been hurt by suggestions in some sections of the Press that he interfered and said that anyone who knows him will know that is not his style.

He added that there are no squabbles at boardroom level and that all the club's directors are united in the way forward.

"I have not been round the first team set-up for six or seven months.

"I gave up the title of Director of Football and left chairman Brian Winton in charge of first team matters.

"I took that decision as I didn't want to leave myself open to allegations. I never interfered in team selection or with who was signed."

Confirming that the reasons for the departure of Jim Weir were non-footballing, Mr Black said that negotiations with Weir would continue this week.

"Kevin McGeown (Weir's assistant) has said that he doesn't want to do first team duties, so we have asked Steve Adam, one of our youth coaches, to take interim charge.

"Steve has coached at Queen's Park, St Mirren and Partick Thistle and played for Stirling Albion.

"There clearly was a breakdown in the relationship between us and Jim Weir, but we will continue to deal with the issue with integrity and legal advice is being taken by both sides.

"We have so much going for us at this club. We must not lose sight of what we came in here for and that is to build a family community club that relies heavily on young players."

Kenny says that the club's youth policy is working in that lads like Paul Stewart and John Maitland have played for the first team this season and a number of others have been sold to Highland League clubs, generating income of £12,000.

"We have a good group of around 300 hardcore fans and this is supplemented by the generosity of one or two other parties who support us financially."

Kenny has already had 30 unsolicited CVs from people interested in the manager's job.

He says he has no intention of walking away from Links Park and the only people who will persuade him to change his long-term plans for the club will be the fans.

"If there is anyone out there who can offer a quick fix, they should not hesitate to contact me.

"I have a meeting arranged with the Supporters' Club and the Trust and I am confident that they will understand my position and give their backing.

"I would ask the fans to be patient as we take things forward. This is a good club with a lot of good things going on."