Airdrieonians FC have landed a coup and brought in Rangers and Scotland legend Andy Goram to mentor hot property goalkeeper Rohan Ferguson.

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The Goalie, who became a hero to Gers fans in the Nine in a Row era, will help guide 18-year-old Rohan through his first season as the new Diamonds no1 and he is delighted with his appointment.

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Goram revealed: “I have done my research on Rohan. I know how good a shotstopper he is and of his ability to play with the ball at his feet.

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“He got a taste of the big time last season when he was Man of the Match in the Scottish Cup tie against Dundee United and he is desperate for more of that.

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“My job here is to help him realise his potential and I am thrilled that I will be back on a training pitch where I feel I belong.

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“I am also very keen to work with the goalkeeping coaches and keepers throughout the Club.

 

“The move to Ravenscraig and full-time football shows the ambition there is at Airdrieonians now.” 

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For Rohan - who has signed a two-year contract extension to stay with the Diamonds until May 2018 - the news of Goram’s appointment is a huge boost.

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And he smiled: “It will be a privilege to be in the same room as Andy Goram never mind to have him as my coach.

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“I can’t wait to get started and learn everything I can from him, he had everything as a keeper.” 

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The Diamonds double act will get to work in earnest when the team move into their new Ravenscraig training base on Monday June 6 for the start of their pre-season campaign.