Ross Perry has re-signed for Darvel after a disappointing first season with the club.
The ex-Rangers star will have a point to prove at Recreation Park after work commitments and injury ruled him out for most of the campaign.
The 30-year-old will help the Vale push for the West of Scotland League title as they embark on their new senior adventure.
Should the East Ayrshire men win the league, they will enter into a play-off with the East and South of Scotland League winners for a place in the Lowland League.
Darvel have added impressively to their ranks this summer with the likes of Jordan Kirkpatrick, Ryan Thomson and Ian McShane all signing.
The season is predicted to start in early October after the COVID-19 pandemic called a halt to the Junior capmaign in March.
