 Due to Gretna's financial difficulties towards the end of the 2007–08 season, Bingham was released from his contract along with all other staff members at the club.Bingham unsuccessfully applied to be manager with Berwick Rangers and Forfar Athletic in 2008, and became coach of the Dunfermline Athletic under-14 side.In August 2008, he became player-coach at East of Scotland League First Division side Tynecastle.