... while Longridge siblings join forces at Pars
LOUIS LONGRIDGE admits he is thrilled to have put an end to split family loyalties after joining brother Jackson in signing for Dunfermline. It is the first time the siblings have played for the same team since childhood and means the rest of the clan will no longer have to choose sides or which brother to support every weekend. Louis, who left Hamilton Accies to join Falkirk last season, has penned a 12-month deal, while Jackson turned his back on the prospect of Premiership football with Livingston to agree a two-year contract at East End Park. At 26, Louis is almost four years older and, after playing against each other last term, the pair are excited at the prospect of now fighting for the same goal. Louis said: ‘It’s a big club and I’m excited to get started. I had spoken to the manager (Allan Johnston) and he sold the club to me. ‘My brother has signed as well, which is handy for myself and my family. My mum and dad will be able to focus on Dunfermline next season. ‘It’s a great opportunity to come to a good club and to play beside my brother. I’ve got three other brothers and uncles who are very supportive, so I think they just took it in turns to watch us. ‘We broke the news on Thursday and everybody was happy for us. ‘Even when we were playing against each other, it was a good feeling for our parents, but they’ll be even more proud seeing us lining up in the same team and not having to choose. ‘Hopefully we can have success and create good memories here that we’ll keep for the rest of our lives.’