FORMER ABERDEEN DEFENDER JOINS CUMBERNAULD COLTS AS BOSS THRILLED WITH QUALITY ADDITIONS ON AND OFF THE PARK
John Doyle is thrilled with the quality of his recent signings at Cumbernauld Colts after bringing back to former players and landing ex-Aberdeen defender Zander Diamond in a coaching role.
The Lowland League outfit, who were involved in a relegation scrap last season, snapped up Billy Mortimer and Callum Home from Albion Rovers, with the duo having only left Colts last season for Coatbridge.
In the backroom team, Diamond has taken up a role after relegated Lowland League side Broomhill folded earlier this month.
And boss Doyle said: “We are delighted to get somebody of Zander’s experience. With the level he has played at, there’s no doubt he will bring a lot to the backline.
“I have known Zander for a while and we did parts of our B-licence together so it’s great to have him here. He really feels he can bring something to the club and he will be a great addition for us.
“We obviously know Billy and we’ve done well to get him because there were a few clubs sniffing about him and making him good offers.
“He left previously as our top scorer and Callum left as our player of the year so it is great to get two good players back to the club.
“There might be another player from Albion Rovers on the way as well, but we’ve yet to get that over the line.”
Meanwhile, Colts have announced a number of players who have re-signed for next season, whilst unveiling some new arrivals in the past week.
Captain Cammy Dickson, Pat Moy, Cole McIntyre, Aidan Malcolm, Toby Ferrie, Danny Hatfield, Stephen Kearney and Ashton Pellow have all returned. Fresh faces include goalkeeper Scott Cowie and midfielder Scott Walker.
Doyle added: “We hope these will stand us in good stead and we are looking forward to the season because we feel we have done well in terms of recruitment.
“I’m delighted to get Cole McIntyre in again. Last season, he maybe didn’t produce the levels we know he is capable of after an injury, so it is about getting his confidence levels up.
“His injury took a lot out of him mentally, but he had a good, strong end to last season so hopefully he will kick on. I’m really happy with the squad we have managed to assemble so far.”
2025-06-17T07:36:11Z
