Following the conclusion of the season last Saturday, loanee Callum Sandilands has returned to his parent club, Heart of Midlothian.

Callum arrived at Links Park at the turn of the year as Stewart Petrie’s first signing of the January transfer window and has played an important part in the Gable Endies fight to stay in League 1.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder made 18 appearances in his short spell with the club and scored 3 goals, his first in a hard fought away draw at Inverness in March followed by a brace in a thrilling 3-2 win at Stenhousemuir later the same month.

Petrie said, “When Callum arrived in January, he brought a real freshness and youthful energy to our midfield and was always a threat going forward. He is a credit to his club, his family, and himself and clearly has a big future ahead.

“We would again like to thank Hearts for allowing the loan to happen, and we wish Callum all the best for the future.”

Callum added, “I just wanted to thank the Club for the opportunity and all the support throughout. Montrose is a great club and a top group of boys who I’m sure will have a successful future!”