McNeil signs for City until end of the season
Brechin City have signed goalkeeper Andy McNeil until the end of the season following his following his departure Airdrieonians.
City were on the hunt for a new number one after Ruaridh Lynch was recalled by parent club Dundee from his cooperation loan.
McNeil previously worked with Andy Kirk when the City boss was assistant manager at Raith Rovers.
The 24-year-old made one subsitute appearance in the Championship this season, plus three starts in the KDM Evolution Trophy.
McNeil was in his third spell with Airdrie, and while with Rovers spent time on loan at Edinburgh City and Bonnyrigg Rose.
Kirk told the club’s website: “We’re delighted to get Andy on board on a permanent deal until the end of the season.
"Andy has had some previous experience of playing at a higher level and is a goalkeeper with good all round technical qualities.”
Kirk has also been reunited with defender Callum Hannah after the 20-year-old joined on loan from Rovers.
The former Scottish Schools international is known for his pace, strength and athleticism and can operate anywhere up the left flank.
Hannah is no stranger to Angus having been on loan at Montrose, and also had spells with Albion Rovers, Clyde, and Dundonald Bluebell.
Kirk said: “Callum is a player I know from my time at Raith Rovers. He is a hard working lad with a great attitude and will add more quality and pace to the team.”
McNeil made his debut alongside recent arrivals Lewis Martin and Calvin Beattie in a 1-0 win at Huntly on Saturday in the Highland League.
The only goal of the game arrived seven minutes from the break as Adam Hutchinson broke out of defence and played in Cillian Sheridan to beat former City keeper Lenny Wilson.
City are away to league leaders Brora Rangers this Saturday looking to cut the gap to three points.