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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Blair Meikle

I scored some big goals for Rangers and have just signed new deal in fifth tier

Former Rangers player Kyle Lafferty (Image: Stuart Wallace/BPI / Shutterstock)

Rangers hero Kyle Lafferty has signed a new deal with Scottish fifth tier side Johnstone Burgh.

The Northern Irish striker has been with the non-league outfit for three seasons already and has now committed to another at the age of 38.

Johnstone Burgh will compete in the new-look Lowland League West after finishing sixth in the West of Scotland Premier Division last season.


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Former Dumbarton and Stranraer boss Stevie Farrell has newly taken over and made it clear to Lafferty he wanted to keep him.

The club said on social media: “Johnstone Burgh FC are delighted to announce that Kyle Lafferty has extended his stay at Burgh for one more year.

“Kyle has played an integral part of progressing the club over the last three years both on and off the pitch and we are delighted he has committed to us for another season."

Farrell added: "I'm delighted Kyle had agreed to extend his stay at the club. On my arrival we enjoyed a good chat together and I expressed that I was very keen to work with him in the season ahead.

"We discussed how best we can allow him to go and have really impactful season, and if Kyle Lafferty is at it, then I think everyone in football appreciates what a real asset and good player he is."

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