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Paul Hartley strengthened his squad today with two new signings, young players he believes can make a real impact in the coming months.

First to be announced was commanding central defender Liam Parker, on loan from St Johnstone for the entire 2024-25 campaign, and soon after we were able to reveal the manager had also landed exciting midfield prospect Reuben McAllister from Hibernian until January.

Both players go straight into the squad for the weekend trip to Stenhousemuir.

Reuben says he cannot wait to get started, having had a taste of League One out on loan to Kelty Hearts last season:

“I see this as a really positive step, coming in full-time, being in that first team environment. Kelty was good last year, but it was part-time; here, I can be around it on a daily basis.

“It’s a tough league, I know that, and I feel as if it’s got stronger this year, so it should be a good test.”

Liam was also given experience of the division earlier this year, spending the second half of the 23-24 campaign with Edinburgh City:

“I think this is going to be a really good challenge. I’m looking to kick-on and improve as a player, I do think last season at Edinburgh helped me mature, and it means I know League One and how difficult it is going to be.

“I know a few of the boys here, and I played with Findlay Marshall last year, so I think I’ll settle in fine, and all my focus will be on helping Cove try to get promotion. I played every match for Edinburgh after I went there, and I’m hoping to get as many games as I can here.”

The manager is delighted with his latest captures, having monitored both players for some time, and he says he looks forward to working with them:

“They will be given a chance here, that’s why they come on loan, but it’s up to them now. Both players have the ability, they will help to give us good balance, and like all the other boys, if they perform, they’ll stay in the team.

“You just have to look at Findlay Marshall and Adam Emslie, they’ve started really well, and I’ve been picking them. It’s the challenge that all the players face to keep the jersey, and I expect both Liam and Reuben to make a big contribution.”

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