MONTROSE COMPLETE LOAN DEAL FOR SAINTS STOPPER

Montrose FC have signed goalkeeper Ross Sinclair on loan from St Johnstone FC until the end of the season.

The 21 year old has had previous loan spells with Brechin City FC last term and Cowdenbeath the year before and has featured for Scotland’s U21’s.

MIGHTY MO SIGN STAGGIE DUO ON LOAN

Montrose FC have signed striker Matthew Wright and midfielder Adam Mackinnon on loan from Ross County FC until the end of the season.

Both graduates of the Staggies Academy, 19 year old Mackinnon (right) has spent the last two seasons on loan to Highland League outfit Brora Rangers, where he was joined last campaign by 23 year old Wright who netted 15 goals.

RENNIE MAKES 100th APPEARANCE FOR GABLE ENDIES

Montrose FC forward Martin Rennie made his 100th appearance for the Club recently, having been made to wait almost a whole season to do so.

A hernia injury suffered following his 99th appearance in the first league game of last season, side-lined the 28 year old striker for an agonising and frustrating 9 months, recovering just in time for the final league game of the campaign, away to Alloa Athletic back in April.

The Kirkcaldy born front man initially netted 20 times in 74 appearances for Stewart Petrie’s side after joining from Junior side Lochgelly Albert in January 2018, and the Mo faithful will forever remember his vital assist to Jamie Redman’s league winning goal against Elgin.

Attracting interest from far afield, Martin went on to become the Clubs first ever international transfer, moving across the Irish Sea to full time football with Premier Division outfit, St Patrick’s Athletic FC in January 2020.

However, hindered greatly by the onset soon after, of the pandemic lockdown, things didn’t quite work out and Petrie acted quickly to bring Rennie back to Links Park, where he is currently contracted until January next year.

Petrie said, “I am delighted to see him reach this milestone. He has worked so hard and had such a tough time recently, sitting out so long with injury. I know the form he is capable of and we all hope he can kick on from here, play many more games, and get back to that level.”

SUPPORTERS CLUB MAKE MIGHTY MO DONATION

Montrose FC Supporters Club have donated almost £2k to the Club as a result of recent fundraising efforts.

Supporters Club Chairman, Graham Christieson said, “It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to donate this amount to the club through the hard work and fund raising efforts of the Supporters Club.

Last season was a great one on the pitch and here’s to the new season where we will look to continue our efforts of fund raising and running buses to away games.

Receiving the cheque for £1,978, Club Chairman, John Crawford added, “Once again, we would like to thank the Supporters Club for all their continued efforts in backing the Club both financially and vocally on the terraces.

“The season ahead is set to extremely competitive and exciting and so this ongoing support will be even more essential. Let’s hope together, we can be celebrating another successful season for Stewart and the boys come next May.”

Our picture shows Supporter Club members Stephen McCallum and Kevin Watson presenting the cheque to John and Club Honorary VP Malcolm Watters.

CHRIS BECOMES NEW MIGHTY MO SPORTS SCIENTIST AS STUART DEPARTS

Chris Simpson has joined the Montrose FC Management Team as Sports Scientist, replacing the recently departed Stuart MacFarlane.

Chris has an MSc in Strength and Conditioning as well as being a UK Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, and brings many years of experience to the Angus Club, having worked across many sports and at many elite levels.

The search for a replacement came due to MacFarlane having to relinquish his part-time duties at Links Park following Kilmarnock, his full time employer’s promotion back to the Premiership in May.
Manager, Stewart Petrie said of the appointment, “We are delighted to have secured the services of someone of the calibre of Chris so quickly. Losing Stuart was a bit of a shock and I would like to sincerely thank him for all his efforts over the last 5 years. He was part of a special and successful time here and we all wish him every success for the future.

“Moving forward, we are all excited to see what Chris will bring to the team. As well as working in football, he has also coached across rugby, golf, athletics and ice skating, so has both great depth and breadth of experience.

Looking forward to the challenge, Chris added, “Montrose is a special club, from the work they actively do within the local community to the progress and success they have had over recent years on the pitch.

“The club is built on core values and having the opportunity to work with Stewart, Ross Campbell, Iain Campbell, Sean Dillon, the support staff and the players was too good a prospect not to be involved with.”

Our photos show Stewart welcoming Ross to the Club and Captain Paul Watson presenting Stuart MacFarlane with a signed top as a token of the Club’s appreciation prior to Saturday’s Premier Sports Cup tie against Kilmarnock.