AN AYRSHIRE football club is to fold after more than 50 years in operation.
Darvel Victoria AFC confirmed that the decision was made "with a very heavy heart".
The Ayrshire Amateur Football Association Division Two outfit say that they have struggled for consistent squad number over the past few seasons.
In a club statement shared on social media, it was said that the best option for those involved was the fold with immediate effect.
It said: "For the past few seasons we have struggled to get consistent numbers for games and training which has been reflected in the results.
In view of this, Jake and Andi have decided that it is fairest, particularly for the boys who were putting in the effort and commitment, to stop delaying the inevitable and allow them to go and find other clubs where they can continue playing their football.
"In addition, it is only right that we don’t drag it out for the benefit of the other teams in the league, and the whole of the AAFA.
"This was not a decision that was taken lightly, however the time and effort being put in by Jake and Andi was not sustainable and had inevitably taken its toll."
The club had played two league fixtures so far this season, suffering defeats at the hands of Newmilns and Greenholm as well as Coylton Wanderers.
They had been scheduled to face Bothan Victoria this weekend though that match has now been cancelled in light of Darvel's announcement.
Despite the sadness in the decision, the club also took the time to thank those who made their half-century in amateur football one to remember.
The club statement added: "We would like to go on record thanking all past players, management, committee members, sponsors and supporters of the club as well as the association, for their support over the years.
"To the players who are moving on to continue playing, we wish you every success and to those who are hanging up their boots - enjoy your retirement from the game.
"Saturdays will feel a bit different for us now after literally decades of involvement with the club, but we’ll always have very fond memories of the Vics."
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