SIMON SAYS YES TO SHIRE

Striker Simon Lynch has signed a one year deal with East Stirlingshire FC.

The 26 year old completed the formalities after the 1-1 draw with Elgin City, a game which marked his debut for the club as a 64th minute substitute for Stephen McGuire.

Simon has plenty of experience of full-time football, having turned out for Celtic, Preston North End and Dundee among others.

He also had a couple of seasons with Queensland Roar in Australia's A-League before returning home last year to play with Airdrie United.

But a change of outlook in life has prompted a decision to move down the leagues.

"I  had three or four First Division clubs interested but everything just seemed to fall through. I  also had an offer in Ireland but that turned out not to be there.

"But I  have made a decision now to go to university and do a degree for the next four years, so part-time football is the way ahead for me now and when I  spoke to Jim this was the club that I  wanted to sign for."

There had been plenty of newspaper speculation about his destination once Simon had made the decision to go part-time.

"Dumbarton made me an offer, East Fife were interested and Brechin as well.

"But I  think it's about more than just what division you play in. It's also about finding the right circumstances to play and be happy and I  certainly got that feeling about this club.

"I  know a few of the guys here and that certainly helps as well."

Simon spoke exclusively to shireTV about joining the club. You can watch the interview now by clicking on the shireTV  link and following the on-screen instructions.