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Paul Thomson

Former Hearts and Airdrie striker joins East Kilbride as their 18th summer signing


East Kilbride have announced ths signing of former Hearts and Airdrie striker Ally Roy.

It takes boss Mick Kennedy's summer transfers to 18 ahead of the Lowland League campaign kicking off later this month.

The 26-year-old was on loan at Greenock Morton last season from Northern Irish side Glentoran and brings a wealth of SPFL experience to Kilby's pursuit of escaping the fifth tier, having also featured for Queen of the South, Partick Thistle and Dumbarton among others.

A statement from the club read: "East Kilbride Football Club are delighted to welcome Ally Roy to the club. Ally started at Scottish Premiership side, Hearts before spells in the Scottish lower divisions as well as in Ireland & Northern Ireland."

Striker Ally Roy in action for Airdrie (QoSFC2020)

Kilby add Roy to the squad alongside their other summer additions, which are: goalkeepers Chris Truesdale and Lyle Avci, defenders Craig Truesdale, Cameron Eadie, Mark Morrison, Ryan Lockie, Chris McGowan and Andrew McDonald, along with midfielders Calvin McGrory, Callum Tapping, Andy Stirling, Nathan Flanagan, Jonny Lyon, Marc Kelly and Liam Brown, as well as winger Adam McGowan and striker Keir Samson.

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Kilby fans could get their first glimpse of their latest signing on Saturday when East Kilbride travel to Irvine Meadow for a friendly.

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