Goalkeepers
- Martin McDonald (Hurlford United)
- Lewis Budinauckas (Rangers, loan)
- George O’Connor
Defenders
- Sean McIntosh
- Scott Robertson
- Craig Ross
- Kyle Girvan
- Cammy Williamson (Annan Athletic)
Midfielders
- Grant Gallagher
- Dean Hawkshaw
- Josh Walker
- Dylan Forrest
- Matty Grant
- Ben Hughes (East Kilbride)
- James Dolan (Ayr United)
- Kyle Fleming (Albion Rovers)
- Mackenzie Strachan (Rangers, loan)
Strikers
- Thomas Orr (Stenhousemuir)
- Ben Armour (Forfar Athletic)
- Deryn Lang (Lanark United)
- Olly McDonald (Clyde)
Player profiles
1 – Martin McDonald
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of birth: N/A
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Irvine Victoria, Hurlford United
Home: Mike McLean
Away: Alistair Duff
3rd: Available
Martin McDonald joined us on a two year contract in May 2023, having spent four years at West of Scotland League challengers Hurlford United.
The 6 foot 3 keeper was a standout for Hurlford after making the switch from Irvine Victoria in 2019, and helped the Blair Park side lift the West of Scotland League Cup in 2021/22.
2 – Scott Robertson
Position: Defender or midfielder
Date of birth: 26/11/87
Place of birth: Irvine
Previous clubs: Arbroath, Partick Thistle, Fram Reykjavic, Stirling Albion, Queen of the South, Airdrieonians
Home: Claire Fergusson
Away: Euan Wilson and Brendan Todd
3rd: Jackie Gilchrist
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Comfortable in any defensive role or in the heart of midfield, Scott Robertson scooped up several Player of the Year Awards in his lengthy first spell at the club, and his consistency and versatility saw him become a firm favourite with supporters over many years.
The experienced defender returned from Airdrie in summer 2019 and has completed nine seasons at Stair Park, recording his 300th appearance at Ochilview in September 2022.
3 – Cammy Williamson
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 5 March 2003
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Motherwell, Falkirk, Annan Athletic
Home: Lorna Campbell
Away: Andrew Barber
3rd: Available
Left back Cammy Williamson joined us in June 2023 following his departure from Annan Athletic, where he made 28 appearances last season to help the Galabankies to promotion.
The young prospect was previously with Falkirk, making six appearances for the Bairns after rising through the youth system at Motherwell.
4 – Kyle Girvan
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 12 September 2001
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: St Mirren, Kilbirnie Ladeside
Home: Denise Girvan
Away: Stuart Coulman
3rd: Raymond Bruce
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Kyle Girvan signed for a development fee from Kilbirnie Ladeside in June 2022.
The young centre back rose through the St Mirren youth academy before spending two years with the Blasties, making a name for himself in the West of Scotland League.
Kyle picked up the Player of the Season award in 2022/23 having made 34 appearances in his debut year for the Blues.
5 – Craig Ross
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 9 June 2002
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Kilmarnock, Kilwinning Rangers
Home: Pogo and Rhys Paterson
Away: ADD ONE
3rd: Available
Craig Ross joined us from Kilmarnock in June 2021, having spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Kilwinning Rangers.
The centre back showed consistency and composure early on to become a first team regular, demonstrating his threat in the box from set pieces with a series of excellent goals.
Craig scooped the Player of the Year award in his first season of senior football and recorded 30 appearances in the 2022/23 campaign.
When available for selection, the talented young defender is assured both in and out of possession and an important player for the Blues.
6 – Ben Hughes
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 24 August 2004
Place of birth: Ayr
Previous clubs: Kilmarnock, East Kilbride
Home: Mark Harries
Away: Available
3rd: K M Stewart & Co
Ben Hughes is a left footed central midfielder who joined the Blues in June 2023.
Hughes made the move to Stranraer following a season with East Kilbride, where he featured over 25 times for the Lowland League contenders.
The former Kilmarnock youth prospect is gaining his first SPFL experience at Stair Park.
7 – Ben Armour
Position: Striker
Date of birth: 17 April 1998
Place of birth: Glasgow
Previous clubs: Queen’s Park, Greenock Morton, Annan Athletic, Dumbarton, Peterhead, Alloa Athletic, Forfar Athletic
Home: Alex Smith
Away: Available
3rd: Billy Robb
Ben Armour joined us in June 2023 after a season which saw him finish as Forfar’s top scorer.
The striker rose through the youth ranks at Queen’s Park before earning his professional debut during his two year spell at Morton, where he also spent time on loan at Annan and Dumbarton.
A further two year stint at Peterhead followed, before single seasons with Alloa and Forfar.
Ben has noted that he’s happier than ever with his fitness this time around, and the evidence of this has been demonstrated on the park.
8 – Grant Gallagher (captain)
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 11 January 1991
Place of birth: Irvine
Previous clubs: Celtic, Dumbarton, Airdrieonians
Home: Bill Paton
Away: Jackie Gilchrist
3rd: Dave Bell
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A popular figure around the club with nearly 300 appearances to his name, Grant Gallagher is in his second spell at Stranraer having returned in summer 2019.
Gal originally joined us in 2010 and spent five seasons with the Blues, narrowly missing out on promotion before leaving for Dumbarton in 2015.
The defender turned midfielder scored his only goal of 2018/19 against us for Airdrieonians at Stair Park, before missing the 2019/20 season through injury.
Overcame this setback to become a first team regular again for the Blues, and accepted the captaincy ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.
Deserves great credit for battling a long-term injury and returning to regular football.
9 – Thomas Orr
Position: Striker
Date of birth: 13 March 1997
Place of birth: Livingston
Previous clubs: St Mirren, Greenock Morton, East Stirlingshire, Livingston, Queen’s Park, BSC Glasgow, Stenhousemuir
Home: Martin, Catrina and Alastair Young
Away: Matthew Bell
3rd: Steven Hardie
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Tam Orr initially joined us in summer 2020 after two prolific seasons at BSC Glasgow in the Lowland League, which saw him score 43 goals in total.
Having turned out for Morton, East Stirlingshire, Livingston and Queen’s Park as a youngster, Orr made his mark on League Two with 11 goals in his first season at Stair Park.
Returned in summer 2023 as Scott Agnew’s first signing.
10 – Josh Walker
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 21 June 2001
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Kilmarnock
Home: Janet Thomson
Away: David Walker
3rd: Martin McLelland
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A skilful and creative midfielder, Josh Walker joined Stranraer in November 2020.
Full of tricks and capable from set pieces, the son of former Blues player David ‘Pele’ Walker rose through the youth setup at Kilmarnock.
Josh built on an injury-hit first season at Stair Park with regular first team appearances in 2021/22, scoring three, and added a further six goals in an impressive 2022/23 campaign.
11 – James Dolan
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 28 May 2003
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Ayr United, Cumnock
Home: Peter Gerrard
Away: Available
3rd: Available
Former Ayr United youngster James Dolan made the move down the A77 to Stranraer in summer 2023.
A left winger, James likes to run at the opposition backline and joins us having spent time on loan with Cumnock last season, making regular appearances for the Townhead Park side.
The wide man is off to a promising start as he bids to make his mark in the SPFL.
13 – George O’Connor
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of birth: 10 May 2004
Place of birth: Irvine
Previous clubs: Kilmarnock
Home: Rory McKie
Away: Darren O’Connor
3rd: Available
Young goalkeeper George O’Connor joined us in June 2022, amid interest from clubs both sides of the border.
The ex-Kilmarnock keeper has represented Scotland at both under 16 and under 17 levels.
George is set for a loan spell, having already gained considerable first team experience in his debut season at Stair Park.
Lewis Budinauckas
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of birth: 19 June 2002
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Rangers, Raith Rovers, Civil Service Strollers
Home: Available
Away: Available
3rd: Available
Lewis Budinauckas joined us on loan from Rangers in September 2023.
The young keeper previously spent time on loan with Raith Rovers and Civil Service Strollers, more recently wearing the number one jersey for Rangers’ B team in the Lowland League.
The son of former Blues goalkeeper Kevin Budinauckas has also seen first team involvement at Ibrox, having been an unused substitute for the Champions League clash with Napoli in September 2022, one week after occupying the bench for Scotland Under 21s.
14 – Dean Hawkshaw
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 24 April 1997
Place of birth: Kilmarnock
Previous clubs: Kilmarnock, Airdrieonians, Glenafton Athletic
Home: Duncan Kerr
Away: Available
3rd: Available
Dean Hawkshaw rejoined the club in July 2021, having spent time at the Blues on loan in the 2017/18 season.
The creative midfielder made 21 appearances for Kilmarnock before his first spell on loan at Stair Park, before turning out for Airdrieonians and Glenafton Athletic.
Dean notched up a total of five assists and one goal in his return season at Stair Park, but injury curtailed his 2022/23 campaign which saw two goals in 20 appearances.
15 – Olly McDonald
Position: Forward
Date of birth: 29 December 1999
Place of birth: Bellshill
Previous clubs: Kilmarnock, East Kilbride, Queen of the South, East Stirlingshire, Gretna 2008, Clyde
Home: Stephen Steele
Away: Available
3rd: Available
Olly McDonald joined us following the opening game of the 2023/24 league season, having left Clyde in the summer.
Plying his trade in cinch League One last term, the pacy 23 year old brings a direct style of play to the Blues attack, having risen through the youth ranks at Kilmarnock.
16 – Dylan Forrest
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 14 January 2002
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Celtic, Hamilton Accies, Cumbernauld Colts
Home: Sport Skillz Coaching
Away: Douglas Ritchie
3rd: Available
A former Scotland under 17 international and Celtic youth prospect, Dylan Forrest joined us in June 2022 following a successful trial spell.
Dylan is a tough-tackling central midfielder with an eye for a pass, and spent a season with Cumbernauld Colts having recovered from an injury suffered at his previous club Hamilton Accies.
Made 35 appearances in his debut season at the heart of the Blues midfield.
18 – Kyle Fleming
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 25 February 2002
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Celtic, Dundee, Annan Athletic, Albion Rovers
Home: Fred MacPherson
Away: Adele’s Hair Company
3rd: Available
Kyle Fleming arrived at Stair Park at the end of June 2023, shortly before our opening pre-season fixture.
The midfielder boasts an impressive pedigree, having spent time with both Celtic and Dundee as a youngster.
In recent seasons, Fleming has gained SPFL experience at both Annan Athletic and Albion Rovers, making 43 appearances last term at Cliftonhill.
21 – Mackenzie Strachan
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 23 February 2004
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Rangers
Home: Available
Away: Available
3rd: Available
Mackenzie Strachan joined us on loan from Rangers in September 2023.
Strachan entered the Ibrox youth ranks at the age of eight, progressing through the levels and securing the 2020/21 youth league title as Under 18s captain.
Hailing from South Ayrshire, the 19 year old midfielder is capped for Scotland at Under 16 and Under 19 level.
22 – Sean McIntosh
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 10 January 1997
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Celtic, Airdrieonians, Brechin City
Home: oldfootballshirts.com
Away: Available
3rd: Available
Predominantly a right back, Sean McIntosh joined us in June 2021 following two years at Brechin City and three seasons at Airdrieonians.
Sean rose through the youth ranks at Celtic, and has been a first team regular since arriving at Stair Park.
Now in his third season with the Blues, ‘Shifty’ picked up the Player’s Player of the Year award from his team mates for his efforts in the 2022/23 season.
23 – Matty Grant
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 16 November 2001
Place of birth: –
Previous clubs: Bellshill Athletic, St Mirren, Pollok
Home: Janet Thomson
Away: G&M Motors and Kayleigh Gray
3rd: Andrew and Laurence Nelson
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Pollok’s Player of the Year for 2021/22, Matty Grant joined us in August 2022 after a development fee was agreed with the Newlandsfield club.
Matty is comfortable in all right sided positions but likes to drive forward, and scored five goals in the 2022/23 season.
Has largely featured on the right side of midfield for Stranraer.
24 – Deryn Lang
Position: Striker
Date of birth: N/A
Place of birth: N/A
Previous clubs: Royal Albert, Lanark United
Home: Michael Frosdick
Away: Available
3rd: Available
Deryn Lang joined us in July 2023, after impressing during a trial period which saw him score twice in a 4-1 friendly win at Kilwinning Rangers.
The striker has represented West of Scotland League clubs Royal Albert and Lanark United.
