Petrie brings in Pars striker for new season
Montrose have signed highly-rated young striker Jake Sutherland from Dunfermline Athletic on a season-long loan.
Sutherland, 19, arrives at Links Park following an impressive season on loan at Forfar Athletic, where he established himself as one of League Two’s most exciting emerging forwards.
His pace, movement, and instinctive finishing made him a stand-out performer throughout the 2025/26 campaign with nine goals from 32 league appearances, together with 2 goals in the KDM Evolution Trophy.
The Cowdenbeath-born front man arrived at East End Park from the Fife Elite Academy in 2021, aged just 14.
Developing quickly through the Pars youth system, a season-long loan resulted with his home town team in the Lowland League in 2024, where he netted 16 times in 31 outings.
Montrose manager Stewart Petrie welcomed the young striker to the squad, saying: “Jake is a player with huge potential. He’s quick, direct, and fearless in the final third. His goal return last season speaks for itself, and we believe this is the perfect environment for him to continue developing. We’re delighted to bring him to Montrose for the season.
“We’d like to thank Neil [Lennon] and everyone at Dunfermline for helping make the loan happen.”
Sutherland said: “I’m delighted to join the club and get straight into games. Have only heard good things about the club so it was a no brainer to join for the season.
“I’m hoping to play as much as possible and help the team win games and hopefully bring goals and other qualities to the squad.”
Jake is the younger brother of Taylor Sutherland, who enjoyed a short spell at Links Park last season before joining Hamilton Accies in the summer. Both played in Saturday’s league game at Links Park, Jake coming on for the last half hour, and Taylor playing the final 10 minutes.
Montrose have also set up a Cooperation Agreement with local Lowland League East side Lochee United.
The agreement allows up to three Montrose players aged under 21 to join Lochee on a flexible loan, with Fraser Donaldson and Kyle McClements the first to be involved.