Buckie Thistle have strengthened ahead of their Evening Express Aberdeenshire Cup tie against Formartine United with the signing of Josh Peters.
The 25-year-old started his career in the Breedon Highland League with Strathspey Thistle.
In 2016, striker Peters was signed by Hibs and subsequently had spells at Livingston, Forfar, Queen’s Park, Stirling Albion and Elgin City.
Jags boss Graeme Stewart said: “Josh is somebody we’ve known about for a long time – he comes with a big pedigree.
“He’s played senior football for six years and maybe just needs to find a home again. He scored quite a few goals during that time.
“Josh hasn’t played as much as he would have liked at Elgin and that’s probably for a combination of reasons.
“We wanted to improve that area. There’s not that many goalscorers around, but Josh is someone I think can hit the ground running in the Highland League.
“The fact he’s been working at a higher level means he should be sharp and strong.
“Signing somebody from senior football, you hope they can come in and contribute straight away and that’s what Josh wants to do.
“We’re delighted to get him and hopefully the move will work out for all parties. If Josh shows his ability and works hard, he’ll be an asset for us.”
United’s Crawford has cup focus
Meanwhile, Formartine defender Johnny Crawford is hoping their more youthful side can enjoy success this season.
The Pitmedden outfit have brought in the likes of Mark Gallagher, 21, Tyler Mykyta, 20, and Matthew McLean, 22, this summer and Crawford is optimistic for the tie with Buckie and the campaign ahead.
The 32-year-old added: “We’re a younger side this year and I think this game will be a good test for us.
“For me, Buckie were the best footballing side we played in the league last season and I’d expect them to be good again.
“At Formartine, the expectation is to win every game and some players maybe can’t deal with that.
“This season feels like a bit of a fresh start and it feels like people maybe aren’t expecting too much from us.
“But I’m hopeful we can have a good run in the league and pick up a cup as well.”
Elsewhere in the first round of the Aberdeenshire Cup, Inverurie Locos are without Nathan Meres and Jay Halliday for their meeting with Dyce at Ian Mair Park.
Deveronvale travel to Lochside Park to take on Hermes. Ryan Begg, James Duguid, Ross Gibbon and Grant Mitchell miss out for the hosts.
