Albion Rovers boss Paul Martin is looking forward to taking his side to Selkirk for the third season in a row for a pre-season friendly, however he is out to ensure that this year’s game does not cost him the services of a player for almost the entire season.
The Coatbridge side take on the East of Scotland League team on Saturday, July 17 at Yarrow Park with Martin saying, “Our fans have really enjoyed the last two games at Selkirk and the hospitality that everyone from Rovers enjoys down there ensures it is a great day. Last season we lost my player/ assistant manager Todd Lumsden, when he injured his ankle in the game after landing awkwardly. He missed most of the campaign so fingers crossed we have a great day again but with no injuries.”
Sons fans can sponsor favourite player
Dumbarton fans have been invited to sponsor their favourite players’ kit next season for the price of £60 plus VAT. Home and away jerseys are available with sponsors receiving a signed replica top at the end of the season as well as having their name displayed in the club’s programme and website.
Manager Jim Chapman’s kit is also available, although it is slightly more expensive at £100 plus VAT for the season.
Pars fans backing McIntyre
Fans of Dunfermline Athletic are backing manager Jim McIntyre’s drive to get the Pars back into the SPL with season ticket sales up over 8% on this time last year and over 100 new supporters taking out season tickets.
Brown signs on again at East Fife
East Fife’s former Motherwell, Partick Thistle, Forfar and Raith Rovers goalkeeper Michael Brown has agreed a deal to remain between the sticks at New Bayview. Brown joined the Fifers in July 2008 and has started over forty games for Steve Crawford’s side.
Thistle add two youngsters
Partick Thistle have added two youngsters to their first team squad with strikers Shaun Fraser and Jordon McGrotty signing on as full time professionals. Former Firhill assistant manager Gerry Britton, who is now Head of the Jags’ Youth set up said, “We are delighted to complete the signings of two more young players for whom the Club have very high hopes.”
Brechin look to three old boys
A couple of familiar faces have been asked to report for pre-season training at Brechin City with recently installed Glebe Park boss Jim Weir hoping that a third old face will appear as well.
Weir has invited former Morton midfielder, Alex Walker, who had an injury hit loan spell at the club last season in for training along with centre half David White who was released by Brechin earlier this year after a double leg break.
Weir said, “We will have a look at both of them during our pre-season and we will assess their fitness and take things from there. Alex's time here was badly affected by injury where as plenty of people know all about David.”
Weir is also hoping to hear positive news about a deal to bring former favourite Darren Smith back to the club from Raith Rovers saying, “Darren has promised to give me an answer as soon as he comes back from his holidays. I am sure he will have other offers but we would like to see him back at Brechin.”
Bairns travel to Cheshire for pre-season games
Falkirk are to travel to Cheshire as part of their pre-season programme with
Steven Pressley's side facing Northwich Victoria on Wednesday, July 14 before squaring up to former Scotland team-mate Paul Dickov’s Oldham side on Saturday, July 17.
Both games will take place at Northwich Victoria’s, Victoria Stadium.
Stenhousemuir recognised for work with youngsters
Stenhousemuir have been awarded the SFA’s Quality Mark Standard Award to recognise their commitment to the well being and safeguard of the youngsters who participate within the clubs growing Youth Programme.
Rovers sign McBride
Raith Rovers have swooped for winger Scott McBride who has just completed a fine season with Fife neighbours Cowdenbeath. The 20 year old joined the Central Park side from his first club Dunfermline initially on loan at the start of last season before signing on permanently in January.
The Perth born player contributed six goals in the Blue Brazil’s successful promotion campaign.
Watt leaves County
Ross County’s former Chelsea and Swansea defender Steven Watt has turned down
the offer of a new deal at Dingwall and is now on the look out for a new club.
