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R We are delighted to confirm the loan signing of midfielder Robbie Neave from our neighbours Bonnyrigg Rose. Robbie previously spent time at Hibernian, Tynecastle and Edinburgh City before joining Bonnyrigg in 2019, making four substitute appearances in his debut season before spending last 'season' on loan at Vale of Leithen in the Lowland League. Robbie made his first appearance in Cuikie colours in Wednesday's friendly & manager Tony Begg is delighted to have him on board for the coming campaign..

A aron Somerville (Striker) - A prolific goalscorer in the Lowland League, where he was Golden Boot winner in 2014-15, Aaron joined from Whitehill Welfare in the summer of 2015. His previous clubs include his hometown Vale of Leithen and Newtongrange Star. Started pre-season with a five goal haul at Preston Atheltic. Li am O’Donnell has agreed to join Penicuik Athletic ahead of season 2019/20. Liam will join us from Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, where he won the East of Scotland League alongside fellow new signing Kevin Swain. Equally comfortable in defence and midfield, he becomes our fourth addition ahead of the new season. S

We are delighted to confirm the signing of forward Nicky Reid. Equally comfortable up front or deeper, local lad Nicky has previously spent time within the Hibernian Youth Academy, before moving into Spartans, breaking into their first team squad aged just 16 at the start of last season, bagging a number of goals including a memorable winner up at Deveronvale in the Scottish Cup. We are delighted to confirm midfielder Kieran Watson, formerly of Gala Fairydean Rovers, has joined Penicuik Athletic. Kieran spent six years within Hearts Youth before spending a year with Hibs. He then moved onto Edinburgh City in 2016 before signing for Gala at the beginning of last season. Well known to Penicuik fans from his spells at Newtongrange, Musselburgh and latterly Dalkeith, as well as East Fife and Selkirk, former Junior Scotland international Paul was the Jags top goal scorer last season and will provide further competition up front. Ryan Baptie (Defender) - 22 year old Ryan began his career in the youth ranks of Hibs all the way up to Under 20s, before spending a season at Inverness Caledonian Thistle. He then joined Peterhead prior to season 2015/16 and in his two seasons there Ryan spent time out on loan with both Linlithgow Rose and Broxburn Athletic, helping the latter to the Fife & Lothians Cup Final last season. Ryan however might be best known for his stunning 35 yard strike for Linlithgow against Wick Academy in the Scottish Cup which was nominated for Goal of the Tournament. W e can confirm striker Lumbert Kateleza has re-joined Penicuik Athletic from Newcraighall Vics.‘Lumbo’ began his first spell at Penicuik in July 2017, scoring on his debut against Linlithgow Rose before going on to help the Cuikie lift the East of Scotland Cup at the end of the season. Injuries limited his start to last season and he only made 16 appearances, scoring 10 goals and making 11 assists. A loan spell at Herriot Watt University in the second half of the season followed. Lumbert has so far played 48 times for Penicuik, scoring 24 goals. Welcome back Lumbo! We can confirm midfielder Gregor Lamb has been promoted to our first team squad from our U20s squad. Gregor joined the U20s in October from Peebles Rovers - having scored against us last season - and becomes the first player to move on a permanent basis to the first team squad. Good luck Gregor!

We can confirm goalkeeper Mark Tait has joined Penicuik Athletic. Mark was with with Musselburgh Windsor, Hearts and Livingston as a youth before spending eleven years with Edinburgh University, making 343 appearances with 99 clean sheets. He won the King Cup in 2014, and also represented the Scottish Universities side, playing a key role in their home nations triumph in 2013.

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