Albion Rovers land first new summer signing in former Hamilton Accies goalkeeper

Albion Rovers boss Sandy Clark has made his first new signing of the summer after the capture of former Hamilton Accies reserve goalkeeper Ross Connelly.

The 22-year-old worked under Clark and his assistant George Paterson during their stint at East Stirlingshire last season, before their switch to Rovers late in the campaign.

And he is now reunited with the duo at Cliftonhill ahead of the new Lowland League season.

Connelly worked his way through the youth ranks at Accies and was part of their reserve side until 2020 when he made the move to Ochilview to join Shire, where he has made more than 100 appearances.

He was also part of Accies’ under-19s age group that went on an impressive UEFA Youth League run in 2018.

Connelly told the Rovers website: “I know it will be a good set-up here.

"It was a big attraction to work with these guys (Sandy and George) again.

“I know the football will be positive and I am hoping for another positive season for myself and the club.”

Rovers have also announced that 17-year-old Barry Duncan has extended his stay with the Coatbridge club, signing a new contract hot on the heels of defender Adam Fernie and midfielder/coach Michael Paton doing the same yesterday.

A statement from the club read: "Albion Rovers are delighted to announce that Barry Duncan has signed a new deal with the club.

"Duncan played in all our Viaplay Cup Group Stage matches last season, and made 13 appearances across the cinch League Two season.

"The youngster, who made the step up from our Reserves, will be looking to earn more minutes on the park this upcoming campaign."

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