JOHNSTONE Burgh have announced their first new signing for the season ahead.

The Burgh moved to snap up centre back Gareth Brown from amateur side Paisley Athletic following a trial at the start of pre season and boss Colin Smith inisted it is not the end of their summer transfer dealings.

He told Gazette Sport: “He is a similar type of player to big Dale at the back and will help solidify the defence which has always been the aim since we came into the job.

“I would say we are probably short of one or two players for the season and we are definitely on the lookout for a wide midfielder.

“It is just a case of keep looking and waiting to hear back from players.”