Shotts boss brings in two strikers to boost firepower

Shotts boss John McKeown has brought in two strikers as he builds for an assault on the West of Scotland Premier Division.

McKeown is keen for his side to prove themselves in the top flight, and has signed “90 per cent” of last season’s squad that earned promotion from the First Division.

Ex-Kirkintilloch striker Fraser Anderson and Ally Small from Darvel have been added to McKeown’s pool, and he’s looking forward to getting the season underway.

McKeown said: “There wasn’t much needing done with the squad, and we couldn’t really afford to do much, which is probably more to the point.

“We re-signed 90 per cent of the squad that got promoted, we felt they deserved that opportunity to prove themselves in the top league.

“Two or three have moved on and we’ve brought in two strikers in Fraser Anderson and Ally Small.”

Shotts start at defending champions Beith on Saturday, July 27, and have prepared with a 3-2 win over Newmains Utd last Wednesday and a 5-2 win over Stoneyburn on Saturday.

McKeown’s side were due to visit Wishaw last night (Tuesday), before hosting Lanark on Saturday and Cowdenbeath on July 23.

McKeown said: “We’ve had a couple of games now, getting the rustiness away, getting up to speed, and letting the new signings bed in.”

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