SFL Daily Update - Thursday November 26

Bollan praises Keaghan Jacobs

Livingston boss Gary Bollan has praised the form of goal grabbing midfielder Keaghan Parker, who netted the second goal in Livi’s 2-0 home win over Albion Rovers on Tuesday night to extend the Almondvale side’s lead at the top of the Third Division to five points. Bollan said, “Keaghan Parker is on fire just now and has hit four goals in three games and that is a great return for a midfielder.”

Martin goals will come

Albion Rovers boss Paul Martin is not getting overly concerned over his side’s barren run in front of goal in league games that was extended to 5 games in their 2-0 defeat at Almondvale against Livingston on Tuesday night. The Coatbridge men were unfortunate when Roddy McKenzie touched a Ciaran Donnelly header onto the bar just before half time and Martin is sure that the ball will be hitting the back of the net again soon for the Rovers.

The Cliftonhill boss said, “If we keep playing the way we are playing goals will come for us. Our final ball needs to be a bit more consistent but in the first half at Livingston I thought we played a really good passing game and were very unlucky when Roddy’s three fingertips denied Ciaran a goal that would have tied the scores.”

Raith add Corredera

Raith Rovers have added to their squad by brining in 19 year old Spanish midfielder Xavier Corredera from Union Deportivo Almeria on an amateur basis until the end of the season. The Spaniard made a goalscoring debut for the Stark’s Park reserve side at Ross County on Tuesday afternoon.

Wick and Brechin fans asked to arrive early

Wick Academy has asked their fans and the fans travelling to support Brechin City in their Active Nation Scottish Cup tie on Saturday to arrive early to avoid congestion at the turnstiles. Harmsworth Park will be open from 2.00pm with entry priced at £8 for adults and £4 for concessions. The Highland League club have also put together a 14 page Cup special programme which will be on sale at £2.

Blue Toon add Wilson

Peterhead have signed teenager Kieran Wilson who was released by Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the end of last season.

One in, one out at Stenhousemuir

Stenhousemuir have cancelled the contract of youth team defender Michael Hutchison, however James Quigley has been signed from Johnstone Burgh

Elgin snap up two youngsters

Elgin City have tied Methven youngsters Jed Fertacz and Patrick Rylands to the club on amateur contracts.

Lachlan breaks bone in foot

Queen’s Park’s promising young midfielder Gavin Lachlan is set for a spell on the sidelines after breaking a metatarsal bone with Hampden Head Coach Gardner Speirs saying, “Gavin was beginning to establish himself in the first team squad so we are all hoping he is not out for too long.”

Buchan signs on at Cove

Cove Rangers have added to their squad ahead of their visit to Stenhousemuir on Active Nation Scottish Cup duty with former Aberdeen, Dundee United, Partick Thistle, Peterhead and Montrose midfielder Jamie Buchan. The 32 year old has recovered from an ankle knock that forced him to turn down a new contract at Links Park and has signed on for 18 months with the Highland League Champions.

Heriot Watt on look out for Goalkeeping coach

Heriot Watt University are looking for a Goalkeeping Coach to work with their First Team and under-21 side’s shot-stoppers. Interested parties should hold a minimum of SFA Goalkeeping level 1 as well as previous coaching experience with further details available from Heriot Watt’s Head Coach, former Berwick Rangers boss Michael Renwick.