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 two days to go till the big kick off, we catch up with striker Andy Ryan...

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HOW DID YOUR MOVE TO AIRDRIE COME ABOUT?
Obviously I was at Forfar last season, I went there to get a few games and get back enjoying it again. After the season ended I had a few options, but as soon as I heard Airdrie coming up, the full-time thing attracted me here. When I spoke to the manager the ambition was there as well, so that made my mind up.

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DO YOU HAVE ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF AIRDRIE?
I’ve played against Airdrie a few times over the years, including last season. They like to try and play football, I think that’s one of the things you can expect this season – we’ll try to build from the back and play a good brand of football. It’s always been a good club, and I think we’re going on to the next level now.

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WHAT ARE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE CLUB?
It’s a good setup. Ravenscraig is a great training facility, and with the boys being in here together every day it should reap its rewards on the park.

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WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE TEAM?
First and foremost, as a striker, goals. I also work hard for the team, that’s one thing you’re guaranteed – if I’m not having my best game you’ll still see me giving 110%.

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WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL AIMS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON?
I do have a goalscoring target, but I like to keep it to myself! Obviously I want to play as many games as I can and score as many goals as I can.

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WHAT ARE YOUR AMBITIONS FOR THE TEAM AS A WHOLE?
I think we’ve started pre-season well, and going full-time we want to be up at the top end of the table without a doubt.