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2022/2023

Arbroath

In

Keaghan Jacobs (mid) Livingston; Cammy Gill (gk) Cowdenbeath; Daniel Fosu (mid) Thatcham Town; Kieran Shanks (att) Inverurie Locos.

Out

Liam Henderson (def) Falkirk; Gavin Swankie (mid) retired; Calum Antell (gk) Berwick Rangers; Michael Bakare (att); Sam Ford (att); Jack Hamilton (att) Livingston – loan ended; Chris Hamilton (mid) Heart of Midlothian – loan ended; Craig Wighton (att) Dunfermline Athletic – loan ended;

Arbroath were the media’s favourites last season as the part-timers came close to clinching the Championship title only to lose out to Kilmarnock. Inverness then eliminated them in the play-offs. Arbroath spent 11 consecutive weeks at the top, but a defeat at Kilmarnock in the run-in proved crucial. Too many draws accounted for their failure (W17 D14 L5). The core of Arbroath’s squad remains although they have lost the services of some significant loan players. Liam Henderson and Chris Hamilton will be missed in central defence as back-up for O’Brien and Little. Jack Hamilton’s goals will be missed in attack as will the flair of Craig Wighton. With a settled squad already in place, Arbroath have made few additions. Vastly experienced midfielder Keaghan Jacobs steps down to part-time football from Livingston. Cammy Gill provides goalkeeping competition for Derek Gaston. Attacking midfielder Daniel Fosu has signed a short deal and has already scored a stunning goal in pre-season. Former Aberdeen youth striker Kieran Shanks is hoping for an impact after 30 goals in 44 appearances for Inverurie Locos in the Highland League. Can Arbroath repeat the unexpected success of last season? There’s been minimal changes, confidence abounds, and they fear nobody. If they can avoid injuries to key players another tussle at the top end of the table is a strong possibility.

Target

Another title challenge although that is expecting a lot from the part-timers. Reaching the play-offs again is probably more realistic.

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.