Airdrie new boy Nikolay Todorov confident of success as boss hails 'different' quantity

Airdrie signing Nikolay Todorov says he is confident the Diamonds will do well in the Championship this coming season after being impressed by his new team-mates during their first training session.

The big Bulgarian striker joined last week from rivals Dunfermline, having been a thorn in Airdrie’s side last season’s as the Pars eased to the League One title.

Airdrie managed to join Dunfermline in the second tier after winning promotion through the play-offs and Todorov reckons Rhys McCabe’s side can be a force this term.

After meeting the players at New Broomfield, the 26-year-old ex-Hearts forward told the Advertiser : “It was great meeting everyone and the coaching staff. It was a tough first day but the first day back of pre-season you expect that, and I am really happy to be here.

“It will be a tough season ahead. The Championship is always tough and as we saw last season, it was left until the last day [to crown Dundee champions] because it was very tight at the top and in third, fourth and fifth.

“It is always competitive but we will kick on and see where we are at.

“But when I’m looking around the changing room, I am pretty confident we will do well.

“I have known Rhys and Dycey [assistant boss Callum Fordyce] for a while and credit to them last season, I think they were the only side that took a few points off Dunfermline last season.

“They were brilliant and they really impressed me, but at the end of the day I scored a winner and an equaliser against them. That’s what I bring to the table and I am happy if I can come in here and contribute with goals.”

McCabe is delighted to secure a player who netted three times in four meetings against his side last season, and believes the 6ft 3in hitman will offer his