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Arbroath FC are not signing Kane Hester. We thought would make this clear as some people have latched onto the idea. A good lesson why not to believe everything you read and always remember you don't hear the tone in how things are said - in this case, said as a joke, which hooked a few posters. See you all tomorrow!

The club are working with Fraser the Club Historian and an up-to-date detail appearance and goal list of the current squad will be hopefully on the website soon. Gavin Swankie is closing on 300 appearances.

Soccerbase is good, but it isn't 100% accurate.

Meet the Fans - Thursday 29th August - 7pm Arbroath FC would like to invite our supporters to Gayfield Park this Thursday, the 29th of August for another "Meet the Fans" Evening with Arbroath Assistant Manager Ian Campbell. Ian will be joined by the Arbroath FC Directors and once again will address the Arbroath supporters before answering questions. We have had held several of these evenings and they prove to be wonderful insights for our supporters with Ian always delighted to be engaged with our supporters. As always this event is open to all Arbroath supporters and you don't need to be a season ticket holder to attend. We would love to see you at Gayfield Park on Thursday evening in the Caird Hospitality Suite at 7pm. Thank you

New Arbroath FC website launched We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new website for Arbroath Football Club - www.arbroathfc.co.uk The website launches on the eve of our very first game in the Ladbrokes Championship in what will be an exciting season ahead for everyone associated with Arbroath Football Club. The website has been totally revamped by Barrie and Richard from Purple Imp in Dundee. Purple Imp have spent a considerable amount of time and energy in designing the new website which will give supporters a better experience both on desktop and mobile platforms. The website is full of all the information that supporters and visitors to the club and Gayfield would require and we are continuing to add to the website and keep it update for you our supporters. Please take a visit and enjoy. C'mon the Lichties

A few more items of news that season ticket sales are on course to break club records!

Nothing to read into! He is a really nice guy and a big supporter and friend of the club and it's his Birthday!

Arbroath vs Heart of Midlothian - Pre-season Friendly – Saturday 29th June - 3.00pm kick off We will welcome Craig Levein's Heart of Midlothian to Gayfield on Saturday 29th June 2019 with a 3.00pm kick off as our first friendly fixture of the new season. This will be a real early test for the Lichties as we take on the Scottish Cup Finalists. Admission Prices; £12 - Adults £6 - Concessions (Child, Over 65, Disabled Entry + Free Carer) £14 - Family (Adult and Child) Season Tickets are Vaild We look forward to welcome Hearts and their supporters and hope there will be a big turn out for our first pre-season game of the new 2019/2020 season. C'mon the Lichties! Montrose vs Arbroath – Pre-season Friendly – Tuesday 9th July 7.45pm kick off Arbroath FC are pleased to announce that we will travel up the coast to take on Montrose for a pre-season friendly on Tuesday 9th July with a 7.45pm kick off This will be another great test for the Lichties as we prepare for the 2019 / 2020 Championship Season.

New signing - Derek Gaston Arbroath FC are delighted to announce that we have agreed terms to sign former Greenock Morton goalkeeper, Derek Gaston. Derek becomes the second signing of the summer as Manager Dick Campbell starts to build his squad for Championship football. Derek has spent the past 7 seasons at Greenock Morton where he was the clubs longest serving player making 218 first team appearances (216 starts, 2 substitutes), keeping 68 clean sheets - the 5th highest in the Club’s history. Derek, 32, also helped Morton claim 2nd in the old First Division in his debut season in 2012/2013 losing out to Partick Thistle. Derek also lifted the League One trophy in 2014/2015 and was named in the League One Team of the year. Derek also was with Albion Rovers from 2009 to 2012 where he made 78 appearances. A former lifeguard, Derek has also passed the UEFA B coaching licence and is currently also a goalkeeping coach at Kilmarnock’s Academy. Derek will battle with DJ for the number One jersey under the guidance of goalkeeping coach, Robert Douglas. Welcome to the club Derek! C’mon the Lichties!

New Signing - Scott Stewart Arbroath FC are very happy to announce that terms have been agreed with Airdrieonians for their wing-back Scott Stewart who will be the first new signing of the summer at Gayfield. Scott, who is 23 already has made over 100 appearances for Airdrieonians and made his debut back in October 2013 and also captained the side for a spell at just 21 years old. Lichties will be familiar with Scott as he lined up against us 4 times this season. Football runs in the Stewart household with Scott’s father being Sandy Stewart who was a defender for Kilmarnock, Partick Thistle and Airdrieonians as well being the player-manager at Airdrieonians whilst also taking the role of assistant manager at Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Blackburn Rovers, Houston Dynamo and Ross County to name but a few. We looking forward to seeing Scott in action in an Arbroath shirt. Welcome to the club Scott! C’mon the Lichties!

Arbroath Season Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday 4th June from 10am. http://www.arbroathfc.co.uk/2019/05/season-tickets-2019-20/ Support the lichties!

Arbroath vs Hibernian - Pre-Season Friendly - Wednesday 3rd July 7.45pm kick off Arbroath FC are pleased to announce that we will welcome Paul Heckingbottom’s Hibernian to Gayfield for a pre-season friendly on Wednesday 3rd July with a 7.45pm kick off. This will be an entertaining match for both sets of supporters and a great test for the Lichties as we prepare for the 2019 / 2020 Championship Season. This is the first pre-season game to be announced but we will have more fixtures to release to you very soon as well as admission prices etc. C’mon the Lichties!

Update on Neil from 36nilTV http://www.arbroathfc.co.uk/2019/03/neil-douglas/ Wishing him a very speedy recovery.

Information for all supporters who are traveling to Kirkcaldy on Saturday. Arbroath supporters will be accommodated in the McDermid (North) Stand and will pay at the turnstile, apart from concessions who must first purchase their tickets at the POD and will need proof of entitlement. Access to the McDermid Stand is through the North entrance. Turnstiles will open at 2pm. Standard Gate Admission Prices £15 - Adult £20 - Parent & Child Concessions £10 - Students (proof of status required) £8 - Junior (Under 16) £8 - Senior Citizen (Over 65) £8 - Disability & Carer Concession (Disabled person, Carer = FREE) Concessions who must first purchase their tickets at the Ticket POD and will need proof of entitlement. Hope to see you there!

East Fife vs Arbroath – New Date – Tuesday 26th February – 7.45pm kick off A date has been arranged for our postponed fixture away to East Fife. This game will now take place on Tuesday 26th February 2019 with a 7.45pm kick off

Hello, No official date for the rearranged game yet but probably late February / early March. We will let you know as soon as we know.

FREE ENTRY - Arbroath vs Celtic XI Friendly - Saturday 19th January - 2pm kick off Arbroath FC are delighted to welcome a Celtic XI to play in a friendly at Gayfield on Saturday 19th January with a 2pm kick off. We are also very pleased to announce that this match is now FREE entry to all supporters. We are enjoying a fantastic season and we would like to allow all supporters the chance to enjoy this match for free. With Celtic taking on Airdrieonians in the Scottish Cup later that evening the Celtic XI will be a mixture up of experienced players not involved in their Scottish Cup Squad and stars of the future. The game will richly benefit both teams and it’s a chance for supporters to watch an exciting game and a chance to watch new Arbroath signings Greig Spence and Luke Donnelly make their home debut. Due to refurbishments going on at Gayfield unfortunately NO Bars will be open on Saturday. We hope to see you there! C’mon the Lichties!

Greig Spence Arbroath FC are delighted to announce the signing of prolific striker Greig Spence. Greig moves to Gayfield from Alloa Athletic and the 26 year-old has agreed a 18 month contract. Greig has been involved in football from a very young age and played for the Rangers Youth Team before moving to Alloa Athletic where he broke into the first team at the age of 16. A move to Celtic in 2009 for a six figure fee was disrupted by injury before a move to Hamilton Academical on loan allowed Greig to get back on the goal trail and first team action. After leaving Celtic in 2012 Greig has enjoyed 2 spells with Raith Rovers, a prolific season with Cowdenbeath and another 3 spells with Alloa Athletic. In total Greig has scored 106 goals in 303 appearances and we look forward to him adding to his tally at Gayfield! Come along to Saturday’s friendly at Gayfield against a Celtic XI which is now free entry to all to see Greig make his Arbroath debut. Welcome Greig!

Arbroath vs Edinburgh City - Live on BBC ALBA We are delighted to announce that our 3rd round Irn-Bru Cup match against Edinburgh City has been selected to be shown live on BBC ALBA on Friday 12th October 2018 with a 7.35pm kick off. This is a real boost for the club and a chance for all Lichties who can’t make it to Gayfield to watch the Lichties live on TV! C’mon the Lichties!

Finn Graham Arbroath FC are delighted to announce that midfielder Finn Graham has today signed for the club and will go straight in today’s squad to face Elgin City. We are delighted to capture Finn’s signature as the 22-year-old midfielder has been in high demand over the summer after leaving Brechin City. Finn has of course featured in our pre-season against Huntly and Dunfermline Athletic as well as traveling to watch the team against Dundee United and Alloa Athletic. Finn started his professional career with Dunfermline Athletic where he came through the youth ranks before moving to Berwick Rangers for the 2015/2106 season where he made 38 appearances and scored 5 goals. Finn then moved to Glebe Park making an impressive 42 appearances in his first season and scoring 2 goals along the way as Brechin won promotion to the Championship. Last season Finn made 40 appearances for City in the Championship again scoring 2 goals. With so much experience of League One and the Championship and at such a young age we are delighted to welcome Finn to Gayfield Park. Welcome Finn! C’mon the Lichties!

Arbroath FC are very happy to announce the signing of Lewis Toshney on loan from Dundee United until January. Lewis (26) is very versatile footballer and can play in defence or midfield. A product of the Celtic Youth System, Lewis brings a wealth of experience to Gayfield. Having also played for for Ross County, Cowdenbeath and Raith Rovers as well as loan spells at Kilmarnock and Dundee. In addition Lewis has also represented Scotland at Under 17, Under 19 and Under 21 level. Lewis joined Dundee United from Raith Rovers and in fact it was against Arbroath in the Betfred Cup where Lewis made his Dundee United debut at Gayfield in July 2016. It was to be a successful debut season at Tannadice for Lewis, however an injury and subsequent surgery ruled him out for the majority of the 2017 / 2018 season. As Lewis makes his welcome return we are delighted he will be doing so at Gayfield as we look to continue our great start in the Betfred Cup. Lewis is expected to be available for tomorrow night's match against Alloa Athletic. Welcome to Gayfield! If you would like to sponsor Lewis for the new season please call 07775-779440 or email afc@strathmoreeventservices.co.uk C’mon the Lichties! (Lewis pictured in his Dundee United debut against Arbroath at Gayfield)

Arbroath Friendlies Tuesday 3rd July - Arbroath v Heart of Midlothian - 7.30pm kick off Saturday 7th July - Arbroath v Huntly - 3.00pm kick off Monday 9th July - Arbroath v Dunfermline Athletic - 7.45pm kick off Sunday 29th July - Arbroath v Aberdeen - 2.00pm kick off BetFred Cup Group A 1 - Saturday 14th July - Dundee Utd v Arbroath - 3.00pm kick off Group A 2 - Tuesday 17th July - Alloa Athletic v Arbroath - 7.45pm kick off Group A 3 - Saturday 25th July - Arbroath vs Elgin City - 3.00pm kick off Group A 4 - Wednesday 25th July - Arbroath v Ross County - 7.45pm kick off Betfred Cup last 16 - Saturday August 18th 2018 Betfred Cup Quarter-Finals - Tuesday 25th / Wednesday 26th / Thursday 27th September 2018 Betfred Cup Semi-Finals - Saturday 27th / Sunday 28th October 2018 Betfred Cup Final - Sunday 2nd December 2018 Irn Bru Cup Draw - Tuesday 26th June 2018 1st Round - Tuesday 14th / Wednesday 15th August 2018 2nd Round - Saturday 8th / Sunday 9th September 2018 3rd Round - Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th October 2018 Quarter Finals - Saturday 17th / Sunday 18th November 2018 Semi-Finals - Saturday 16th / Sunday 17th February 2019 Final - Sunday 29th March 2019 William Hill Scottish Cup 1st Round - Saturday 22nd September 2018 2nd Round - Saturday 20th October 2018 3rd Round - Saturday 24th November 2018 4th Round - Saturday 19th January 2019 5th Round - Saturday 9th February 2019 Quarter Finals - Saturday 2nd March 2019 Semi-Finals - Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th April 2019 Final - Saturday 25th May 2019 SPFL Ladbrokes League One 2018 / 2019 AUGUST 2018 1 – Saturday 4th August 2018 – Montrose v Arbroath 2 – Saturday 11th August 2018 – Arbroath v Stranraer 3 – Saturday 18th August 2018 – Dumbarton v Arbroath 4 – Saturday 25th August 2018 – East Fife vs Arbroath SEPTEMBER 2018 5 – Saturday 1st September 2018 – Arbroath v Brechin City 6 – Saturday 15th September 2018 – Arbroath v Forfar Athletic 7 – Saturday 22nd September 2018 – Stenhousemuir v Arbroath 8 – Saturday 29th September 2018 – Arbroath v Airdrieonians OCTOBER 2018 9 – Saturday 6th October 2018 – Raith Rovers v Arbroath 10 – Saturday 20th October 2018 – Arbroath v Dumbarton 11 – Saturday 27th October 2018 – Stranraer v Arbroath NOVEMBER 2018 12 – Saturday 3rd November 2018 – Arbroath v East Fife 13 – Saturday 10th November 2018 – Arbroath v Montrose 14 – Saturday 17th November 2018 – Brechin City v Arbroath DECEMBER 2018 15 – Saturday 1st December 2018 – Arbroath v Stenhousemuir 16 – Saturday 8th December 2018 – Forfar Athletic v Arbroath 17 – Saturday 15th December 2018 – Airdrieonians v Arbroath 18 – Saturday 22rd December 2018 – Arbroath v Raith Rovers 19 – Saturday 29th December 2018 – Montrose v Arbroath JANUARY 2019 20 – Saturday 5th January 2019 – Arbroath v Brechin City 21 – Saturday 12th January 2019 – Stenhousemuir v Arbroath 22 – Saturday 26th January 2019 – Arbroath v Forfar Athletic FEBRUARY 2019 23 – Saturday 2nd February 2019 – East Fife vs Arbroath 24 – Saturday 9th February 2019 – Arbroath v Stranraer 25 – Saturday 16th February 2019 – Raith Rovers v Arbroath 26 – Saturday 23rd February 2019 – Arbroath v Airdrieonians MARCH 2019 27 – Saturday 2nd March 2019 – Dumbarton v Arbroath 28 – Saturday 9th March 2019 – Arbroath v Stenhousemuir 29 – Saturday 16th March 2019 – Arbroath v East Fife 30 – Saturday 23rd March 2019 – Stranraer v Arbroath 31 – Saturday 30th March 2019 – Forfar Athletic v Arbroath APRIL 2019 32 – Saturday 6th April 2019 – Arbroath v Montrose 33 – Saturday 13th April 2019 – Brechin City v Arbroath 34 – Saturday 20th April 2019 – Arbroath v Raith Rovers 35 – Saturday 27th April 2019 – Airdrieonians v Arbroath MAY 2019 36– Saturday 4th May 2019 – Arbroath v Dumbarton

Arbroath vs Heart of Midlothian We are delighted to announce our first pre-season friendly of the close season as we welcome Craig Levein's Heart of Midlothian to Gayfield on Tuesday 3rd July 2018 with a 7.30pm kick off. It will be the Hearts first team who visit Gayfield and a real exciting game is promised for both sets of fans in maroon with the first chance to see new summer signings in action. Season Tickets are valid and the admission rices will be as follows; £10 adult with £5 concessions. More pre-season fixtures will be released soon, but we look forward to welcoming Hearts to Gayfield! C'mon the Lichties!