Paisley Daily Express

Arthurlie promise they’ll hit the ground running

Club chiefs promise they are plotting way back to Premiershi­p

- Craig Ritchie

Arthurlie chiefs have moved to allay fears that the club will be left behind in the transfer market.

The Barrhead side are currently going through a transition­al period following the appointmen­t of new manager Duncan Sinclar to replace Billy Ogilvie.

Arthurlie are currently preparing for life in the Super First Division having suffered relegation, with a host of firstteam players having left in recent weeks.

The likes of Marc McKenzie and Mark Blakey are among the departures, with more expected to follow.

However, club bosses insist they are working hard behind the scenes in a bid to get the side back on track next season.

A club spokesman said: “The club’s committee has noted some discontent from some quarters regarding the lack of forthcomin­g informatio­n in the past week.

“We understand that the supporters are desperate to hear positive news from Dunterlie as we look to plot a way back to the Premiershi­p.

“Everyone at the club is working towards providing that in the coming weeks.

“It goes without saying that the club’s recruitmen­t plan started later than would normally have been anticipate­d, but rest assured that Duncan Sinclair and his management team have been working tirelessly as they look to build a squad capable of challengin­g for promotion in the new campaign.

“This includes discussion­s with players currently under contract and potential new signings.

“As has always been the club’s policy, even if players have agreed and signed paperwork, we will not announce this until the needed paperwork has been completed, lodged and approved by the SFA.

“It is anticipate­d that up to date squad informatio­n will be able to be announced in the coming week.

“We thank you for your patience and understand­ing, while the new manager builds his squad ahead of the new campaign.”

The committee has noted some discontent from some quarters regarding lack of informatio­n Club spokesman

 ??  ?? Departed Marc McKenzie
Departed Marc McKenzie

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