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Season Guide

2020/2021

Arbroath

In

Scott Gallacher (gk) Airdrie; James Craigen (mid) Fylde; Kris Doolan (att) Morton; Miko Virtanen (mid) Aberdeen – on loan; Michael Ruth (att) Aberdeen – on loan;

Out

Darren Jamieson (sp)(gk) Kelty Hearts; James Murphy (sp)(mid) RGV Toros; Omar Kadar (sp)(mid) retired;

The Red Lichties were the surprise package of last season and were in contention for the promotion play-offs after a run of 5 matches undefeated when the season was called early. They proved difficult opposition for everybody and, while they didn’t score many goals, they didn’t concede many either. With a settled and experienced squad, Arbroath have retained most of their key players over the summer with mainly fringe players leaving, including Omar Kadar who retired. Experienced goalkeeper Scott Gallacher has signed and will provide competition for Derek Gaston. Experienced centre-forward Kris Doolan is hoping for game time after being a peripheral figure at Ayr and then Morton. The best news for Arbroath so far is that combative Finnish midfielder Miko Virtanen has signed another loan deal from Aberdeen. Another midfielder, James Craigen, has also signed and knows his way around the Championship after spells at Partick Thistle, Raith Rovers, Falkirk and Dunfermline. Scoring was a problem last season with only 24 goals in 26 matches. Bobby Linn started the season well but, although he scored 6 goals, at 34 years he was a peripheral figure towards the end of the season. This area certainly needs improved if Arbroath are to consolidate or survive. Arbroath had the second meanest defence next to the champions Dundee United. If they can maintain that level of performance, added to their home advantage, then another good season is possible. However, the current pandemic will take its toll on finances as the clubs are denied gate money for the immediate future.

Target

Manager Dick Campbell is vastly experienced and knows another successful campaign for the part-timers is unlikely. Avoiding relegation is their main priority.

Season Review

2020/2021

№7: Arbroath

Finishing in 7th position, Arbroath can rightly claim to be the best part-time team in Scotland. After a dreadful start with only 1 win in 10 matches (W1 D2 L7) a solid mid-season and a strong finish saw them avoid the relegation play-offs. Arbroath were always awkward and difficult to beat – especially at home. Goalkeeper Gaston and the defence of Thomson, Little, O’Brien and Hamilton were almost ever-present throughout the season. While Arbroath possessed a mean defence, they were hampered by a toothless attack. They failed to score in 10 of their 27 fixtures. Jack Hamilton arrived on loan in January and finished as top scorer with 8 goals. A loss of form with 1 point from 4 matches saw them drop into relegation trouble, but wins over relegation rivals Alloa and Ayr, combined with a draw on the final day with Morton, meant that Arbroath were safe for another season. Arbroath met their ambitions by finishing above the bottom 2 places. With a more potent attack they could have gained more points and finished in mid-table. Arbroath will be hoping for the same again next season. Veteran manager Dick Campbell seems certain to be retained along with most of the squad.