Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Cammy called back for United’s promotion push
two league medals out of this season, one with Montrose and one with United. That would be great and it’s the aim.”
While United is his parent club and it’s always been his intention to become established as a regular, he admits leaving Links Park was not without some sadness.
“I want to be playing at the highest level I can, so I was more than happy to come back from the loan. United are my club and I want to be playing for them.
“Montrose has been brilliant for me. They gave me the opportunity to play senior football at first-team level week in, week out, and I am really grateful to them for that.
“I enjoyed working with Stewart Petrie. He showed faith in me by relying on me and trusting me to play every week. I’ve a lot to thank him for.
“I’ve come a long way since being out on loan with them. Coming back and going straight into the game, I felt a lot more ready having played first-team football for Montrose than I would have if I’d been playing in the U/20s here.
“Out on l oan you are playing against men. It’s a lower level, of course, but it’s a lot more demanding than playing against players of your own age and it gets you ready.”
Now Ballantyne is concentrating on helping United.
“I am going to work hard i n training. Hopefully, the manger puts me in but if I’m not playing I have to make sure I am ready, so when he does, I can do the job.”