TWO directors at Keighley Cougars have resigned.

Neil Cullen and Simon Harrison have left their posts at the Cougar Park club, but the former will remain as chief executive officer.

Cullen said: "We both now feel that this is the correct time to resign as directors as Keighley Cougars are now under full-time management.

"I will remain as CEO and my role will be the link between the Rugby Football League (RFL) and the club for continued progression to anticipated full-time Championship status.

Meanwhile, Harrison added: "We both have enjoyed our involvement with the club but we have our own business interests to maintain.

"We will always give the club our continued support going forward under the new management which we are sure will continue to go from strength to strength.

"I believe that a new management team will be to manage and run the club as a business in order to become sustainable in the future."

In yesterday's statement, the club's management team said it wished to thank both Cullen and Harrison for their "long-standing commitment, loyalty and continuing support to the club in the future".

It is the latest twist in the off-the-field issues for Cougars this season.

The Betfred League One side were taken over by Austria Holdings, an off-shore investment company/portfolio, in July and are the club's major shareholders.

This followed Cougars revealing its financial crisis earlier that month.

The Cougar Park club revealed it just avoided going out of business after players’ contracts had been met, their bank balance stood at just £34.23.

It was also looking to raise £45,000 to see the club through for the rest of their season in Betfred League One.

Steve Gill took over the day-to-day running of the club as general manager, in what is a real coup for the club.

The former Castleford Tigers man spent five years at the Super League club.

This followed Gary Fawcett quitting his role as chairman and director of Cougars after 12 years in May.

Players departures already started at Cougars during then close season this week when Mike Emmett left to join League One rivals Hunslet on a 12-month contract.

Meanwhile, Cougars' awards evening has been re-scheduled.

The event, originally due to take place last Friday, will now be held on Friday, October 19. It will be at 7pm for 7.30pm in the executive suite at Cougar Park.