Campbell improves prospects with goal

Montrose defender Iain Campbell is looking to extend his short-term contract with the Links Park club.

The 32-year-old will have done his chances no harm after helping securing three points for his side with a stunning goal in their League Two win over Edinburgh City at Ainslie Park.

“My contract expires towards the end of August and I’m looking to stay on here,” said Campbell, as he reflected on the free-kick he curled past City keeper Calum Antell in the early stages of the second half.

Montrose took a 2-0 lead into the interval after an opening goal from Chris Templeman, whose speculative 25-yarder appeared to deceive Antell, and a second from Connor McLaren, who netted from close range after Antell parried Chris Johnston’s initial effort.

Templeman had a long-range effort strike the bar just before half-time.

After Campbell extended the Gable Endies’ lead a minute into the second half, any remote hopes of a fightback from the capital club were lost when defender Shaun Harrison was red-carded after reacting to a challenge from Liam Callaghan.

Lewis Allan did score a late consolation for the Citizens.

“We took our foot off the gas later on,” said Campbell.

“Edinburgh played well in the early stages but we were always comfortable, and goals change games.”