Forward Aaron Brown has become Dumbarton’s fourth new signing of the January window, joining from Championship side Ayr United.
A product of Kilmarnock’s youth system, Aaron joined the Rugby Park set-up at the age of just eight – and spent 11 years at the Premiership club, enjoying loan spells with Stranraer and Annan Athletic along the way.
The 20-year-old, who can play anywhere along the front line, battled back from a pre-season injury and moved across the Ayrshire divide to join Ayr United in November having impressed during a trial period – featuring four times for the Honest Men, most recently in their KDM Evolution Trophy victory against Stranraer earlier this month.
Now he’s signed a permanent deal at The Marbill Coaches Stadium until the end of the season, and goes straight into the squad for today’s game with Elgin City.
Boss Frank McKeown said: “Aaron is very quick, very direct and someone who has proven in his short loan spells that he can score goals in both League 1 and League 2.
“He is a player Ayr United were keen to keep a hold of however, following some negotiations, I’m delighted to have got him permanently. He comes to us hungry to push on with his career and also to prove a point. I’ve no doubt he can show the talent that he undoubtedly has. We’re confident he’ll be a major threat for us.”
Aaron will wear the number 17 shirt. Both his home and away tops are available to sponsor, priced at £200.