Vale last night secured the signing of Bradley Raiker on a loan deal from Spartans.

The 21-year-old can play at right back or in midfield and joins a growing list of Vale players with Spartans connections.

Chris Anderson enthused: “This is an exciting one and Brad should prove to be a good signing. We are delighted to get him signed up for the rest of the season.”

Raiker joins teenager Ross Lamb who signed from Gala Fairydean Rovers and has featured in the match day squads against Creetown and East Kilbride.