NEW SIGNING: Mark Docherty

The club is pleased to announce the signing of defender Mark Docherty from Annan Athletic.

The 33-year-old, who can also play in midfield, has made over 450 appearances in his career so far, which began at St Mirren. He then had spells at Stirling Albion and Brechin City, before being part of the Alloa Athletic side that secured back-to-back promotions in 2012 and 2013.

Docherty then went on to play for Stranraer, Dumbarton, East Fife and Forfar Athletic, and signed for the Galabankies in January 2020.

Danny Lennon said:-

“We are also delighted to add Mark Docherty to our playing staff for the coming season. I have worked with Mark before and know full well the character and qualities he will bring to this wonderful club. He can play both as a left back and as a defensive midfielder. His delivery into the box, both from set plays and open play has contributed to a high number of goal assists throughout his career. He has played the vast majority of his football at League One and Championship level, and we will benefit from that experience in the season ahead.

“Having had only two players in contract at the end of the season, we have been preparing for a major squad rebuild for the campaign ahead. We have reviewed our performance throughout the season and identified what we need to do in the squad rebuild to continue to move the club up the leagues. Right now, this process is more than a full-time job. It’s an all day, every day job, filled with an endless procession of phone calls, emails, texts, face to face meetings and paperwork. It is an intense, demanding and highly competitive process. Please rest assured our staff and network of contacts are providing their best efforts to acquire the right squad to take the club forward, within the budget available.”