Trio sign on while loanees extend stay

The club are delighted to announce the signings of Andy Martin, Craig McBride and Ali Smith.

Martin (pictured at top of page) re-joins after a successful spell between 2008 and 2012 during which the club won promotion to the East of Scotland Premier Division.

McBride is back in the country having enjoyed a spell playing for Davenport University in the United States, while Smith has signed a loan deal from parent club Hibernian.

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McBride plying his trade in America and Hibs youngster Ali Smith

There is further good news in the shape of Blair Atkinson and Brad Raiker extending their loans from Spartans until the end of the season.

Chris Anderson said of his new recruits: “We are delighted to welcome back Andy Martin who has signed from Whitehill.

“Andy was a popular player in his last spell at Vale and we are excited to see what he can bring this time around.

“Craig McBride has also been added after a spell playing in America and will add competition in defence.

“I’m also delighted to have secured three promising players for the rest of season on loan deals.”

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Blair Atkinson and Braid Raiker have extended their deals