Former Hibs’ midfielder Paul Cairney has returned to football after a two-year break and joined Albion Rovers.
The 32-year-old midfielder joins after previously playing under Brian Reid when he was manager of Stranraer.
Manager Reid said: “I honestly think this is a massive coup for us.
“Having worked with Paul I know the real quality he has. His intelligence on the pitch and his natural ability is second to none.
“I have made clear already that I want the squad to have experience and Paul brings an abundance.
“He has a great passing range and will be a steady head on the park.”
Commenting on the move, Paul said: “I am delighted to be back playing again, I have had a wee period out of football but I am more than ready to be playing again.
“When Brian gave me a call it was a no brainer.”
Cairney joined Hibs from Partick Thistle in the summer of 2012 and scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against Celtic at Parkhead in September that year.
He struggled to consistently hold a place in Pat Fenlon’s first team due to injuries and was released by the club at the end of the 2013–14 season.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
