The Vale are delighted to announce the return of David Bonnar to the club. The midfielder returns to the club after a one year spell at Gala Fairydean Rovers.
Manager Chris Anderson said: “I’ve known David for a number of years and his signing is a fantastic coup for the club. David is an outstanding talent and I’m sure he will be a star player for the club”.
As restriction begin to be lifted for football clubs across the country, Vale of Leithen are preparing for the start of the new football season.
Following the Scottish Government’s announcement that they are moving to Phase 3 of the easing of lockdown restrictions, the Scottish FA have approved a plan to partially lift training restrictions. Clubs can now start small group, socially distanced, outdoor training.
It is hoped that full contact training will begin later in August, followed by games behind closed doors. Planning is underway for the league to start in October, and it is hoped spectators will be allowed into grounds, albeit under limited capacity to ensure social distancing.
League representatives have been working behind the scenes to prepare clubs for the restart. Vale Vice Chairman, John Anderson, has been working on the Lowland League Restart Group and the Joint 4 Leagues Restart Group, covering the Lowland, East, South and West leagues. He said: “It is not just a case of the SFA and Scottish Government giving the green light to restart. A lot of work has been going to on to ensure training and matchday protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of all players, coaches and, hopefully, spectators. This will include additional measures being put in place at Victoria Park to ensure social distancing and hygiene compliance. We all want football to restart, but we must ensure it is done in a manner that ensures everyone involved is safe”.
Former Rob Roy and St Rochs defender Martin Brogan has joined the Vale for next season.
Manager Chris Anderson has unveiled the Vale’s new No1 Goalkeeper for next season. Ben McGinley joins the club from Leith Athletic.
Chris said: “I am delighted to welcome Ben to the club. He is a great keeper and I am sure he will do a great job for us.”
We wish last season’s ‘keepers Andy McQueen and Ross Gilpin the best of luck for the future as they leave the club.
Manager Chris Anderson continues to add to his squad by snatching Levi from Gala Fairydean Rovers.
Chris said: “I’ve admired Levi for a while and I’m delighted he has put pen to paper. He’s a player who adds pace & quality to the team & I’m sure he will be a big success.”
