Season 2016/17 gets underway this Friday night with a Betfred Cup tie against Partick Thistle at New Broomfield. 

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Five new faces in the Ravenscraig changing room took time out from training to speak to airdriefc.com this week, as we asked #AreYouReady?

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With five days to go till the big kick off, we catch up with defender Joe Gorman...

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HOW DID YOUR MOVE TO AIRDRIE COME ABOUT?
It came about through my agent. It was always my main aim to stay full-time. Eddie invited me along to a bounce game against Next Level Sport and after the game he said he wanted to sign me. It was never in doubt, I knew I wanted to sign.

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DO YOU HAVE ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF AIRDRIE?
One of my pals used to play here, Danny Rogers. He told me it’s a great club - a real family club - and he said the pitch is nice to play on as well!

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WHAT ARE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE CLUB?
It’s very good, I’ve enjoyed it so far. We’ve got a good bunch of lads to be fair, there doesn’t seem to be anyone who doesn’t fit in to the group, everyone will fight for each other and the team.

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WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE TEAM?
I’d say a combination of composure, ruthlessness and competitiveness. At times when we’re playing backs-to-the-wall, I’m not afraid just to put my foot through the ball. I’ll hopefully get a goal or two as well.

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WHAT ARE YOUR AMBITIONS FOR THE TEAM AS A WHOLE?
To win the league. Simple.