Duo Depart Links Park

Matty Allan and Dale Reid have both left Montrose FC as Manager Paul Hegarty continues to reshape his side in readiness for the second half of the season.

Matty has undergone surgery on an ongoing ankle injury and with his recovery set to last until the end of the season his loan from Dundee FC has been brought to a premature end by mutual consent.

The young defender has made 18 first team appearances since joining the Gable Endies in July and was becoming one of Hegarty's preferred centre halves.

Club Chairman Derek Sim said, "This is disappointing news for both Matty and ourselves. He was doing a great job for us at the back and was developing well with every game.

"At least having the operation now means he will be ready for pre-season training and who knows, we may be fortunate enough to welcome him back on loan next year. We wish Matty a speedy recovery and all the very best."

Hegarty Snaps Up Clarke

Montrose have signed midfielder Jamie Clarke on a one and a half year deal. The 33 year old has committed himself to the Gable Endies until the end of next season after being released by Angus neighbours Arbroath.

Manager Paul Hegarty wasted no time in snapping up the Englishman, who will provide much needed experience and cover to a midfield that has been decimated by injury for much of the season.

Terry Masson has only just returned to the side after a lengthy lay off and Club Captain Paul Watson and Ross McCord are still sidelined.

Thrown straight into action at the weekend, Jamie made a dream start, scoring on his debut and helping the Mighty Mo come from behind to defeat Clyde.

Clarke began his career at Mansfield Town in 2002 in the then Third Division. After spells at Rochdale and Boston United, Jamie joined League Two outfit Grimbsy Town in 2007, making 74 appearances in three seasons.

Four years in the Conference League followed before Jamie moved to Thailand in 2012 to coach at the Traidhos Football Academy in Chiang Mai.

Moving to Scotland last summer Clarke signed for Arbroath and has made 15 appearances for Todd Lumsden’s side this season.

Hegarty Strikes Quickly For Templeman

Montrose FC have signed veteran striker Chris Templeman until the end of the season.

The 35 year old marksman left Forfar Athletic last week after a 7 year spell during which time he scored 68 goals in 268 appearances.

Gable Endies gaffer Paul Hegarty wasted no time in adding the 6' 5" front man to his youthful squad as he looks for a return to their early season form. Paul said, "I am delighted because experienced players like Chris are few and far between, especially at this stage of the season."

Templeman began his career with Dunfermline in 1997, and after loan spells with Stirling Albion and Dumbarton, joined Brechin in 2001.

He helped the Glebe Park side win the Third Division title in 2002 before a move to Morton in December 2004.

Released by Morton in early 2008, Chris joined East Fife before moving to Angus the following year.

Templeman played against the Mighty Mo earlier in the season in the Petrofac Challenge Cup which Forfar won 1-0. This weekend will see Chris pull on a blue shirt of a slightly darker shade.

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