Morton’s former assistant manager Allan McManus has returned to football as a player after the 35 year old agreed to sign on for Second Division Dumbarton next season.
The Sons are McManus’ tenth club since he started his career at Hearts before moving on to Livingston, Alloa, Aidrieonians, Ayr United, Airdrie United, St Johnstone and the Cappielow men.
McManus’ time as player and assistant manager to James Grady was ended last month when Greenock Chairman Douglas Rae decided not to make their role permanent and brought in Stirling Albion boss Allan Moore instead.
Dumbarton made another signing yesterday when goalkeeper Stephen Grindlay returned to the club from Second Division rivals Ayr United. The 28 year old began his career at Celtic and he also had spells at Newcastle United and Grimsby Town before joining the Sons first time round in 2001 for a six year spell.
Grindlay moved to Queen of the South, where he was a substitute in their 2008 Scottish Cup Final appearance against Rangers, before joining Ayr for two seasons.
Walker could be set to leave Brechin
Brechin City could be set to lose Richard Walker to Shamrock Rovers due to the full back’s skills off the pitch. Full back Walker is a physiotherapist and a clause in his contract allows him to leave Glebe Park should an opportunity come up to work in his profession and former City boss Michael O’Neill looks set to take him to Dublin.
Current manager Jim Weir said, “I have talked to Michael and Richard asked them to let me know what is happening as soon as possible.”
Arbroath Season Ticket details
Arbroath have put season tickets for their first campaign under new manager Paul Sheerin up for sale with adult tickets costing £180, senior citizens £90, under-16 year olds £60 and under-12 junior Lichtie members being charged £30.
Ayr sign Thistle’s McKeown
Former Partick Thistle and Airdrie United midfielder Stephen McKeown is the latest new face at Second Division Ayr United. The 28 year old has signed on at Somerset Park for the new campaign and joins goalkeeper David Crawford, defender Bobby Donnelly and midfielder Alan Trouten as manager Bill Reid’s new recruits.
Partick continue with free entry to under-16 year olds
Partick Thistle are to extend their policy of allowing under-16 year olds free entry to Scottish Football League games into a third season, however they have increased gate prices to £17 for adults and £11 for concessions for league encounters next season.
Berwick to run under-17 side
Berwick Rangers are looking to run an under-17 side in the SFL’s Youth League next season and they have recruited Bill Blyth, who previously worked with younger players from North Northumberland and the Borders, to coach the Shielfield youngsters.
The club will hold an open trial on Saturday, June 19 and potential players born on or after January, 1 1994, are asked to check the club’s website for further details.
Shire continue to make football affordable
East Stirlingshire are continuing with their ''Making Football Affordable'' campaign and have put season tickets on sale priced at £99 for adults, £25 for senior citizens and student/ under 16 year old tickets at £10.
A spokesperson at the club said, “At the Shire we want to encourage as many young supporters to come to our games as possible. We firmly believe our young supporters are the future lifeblood of the club and want to make their match day experience as enjoyable and cost effective as possible.”
Pre-season friendly prices at Forfar
Forfar will charge £8 for adults and £4 for concessions for their pre-season friendly with an Everton XI on Friday, July 23. Matches against St. Johnstone, Dundee and Dundee United are being priced at a similar level with the friendly games against Motherwell and Raith Rovers priced at £6 and £3.
Hislop joins Arbroath
Striker Steven Hislop has ended his stay at Arbroath after just one season and agreed a deal to join East Fife. The former East Stirling, Ross County, Gillingham, Inverness Caley, Livingston and Raith Rovers front man was the top scorer for the Red Lichties last season, scoring 8 times.
