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Cove Rangers manager Paul Hartley delighted to bolster squad with three new arrivals

Striker Dayshonne Golding, left-back Jacob Jones and centre-back Josh Kerr have signed for the Aberdeen side.

Cove manager Paul Hartley. Image: SNS.
Cove manager Paul Hartley. Image: SNS.

Cove Rangers manager Paul Hartley was delighted to bolster his squad with three new arrivals.

The Balmoral Stadium side confirmed the arrival of left-back Jacob Jones, centre-back Josh Kerr and striker Dayshonne Golding ahead of Saturday’s Viaplay Cup match against Brechin City at Glebe Park.

Jones, 21, joins Cove on a two-year deal from Forest Green Rovers, having spent time on loan at Bath City and King’s Lynn last season.

The former Swansea City player, who represented Wales at under-20 and under-19 level, is relishing the move to Scotland.

He said: “It is my first time being this far north, and visiting Balmoral Stadium, and I must admit I am very impressed with the set-up.

“When the gaffer phoned me to discuss joining, I was excited by the project. There was interest from other clubs, but after talking with Paul and hearing of the ambition of the club, I was keen to come up the road and join.

“I’m here to play games, impress the club and fans, and to help achieve the ambitions of returning to the Championship. At the end of the day, football is all about winning games, and winning trophies ultimately, and that is what I am here to do.”

Cove boss Hartley said: “That left-back position is an area we have been looking to strengthen in recent weeks. We thought we had someone lined up to join on loan, but the deal fell through, and then Jacob came to our attention last week.

“He had been on trial with Dundee a couple of weeks ago, and scored in a game against Brechin. I spoke with Tony Docherty, and I spoke to a couple of players and staff at Dundee who were all really impressed by him.

“He’s a player that has had a good education in the game from his time at Swansea. He has also learnt the other side to the game whilst at Forest Green. He’s still a young lad, but he adds competition to the squad, and he’s enthusiastic to do well.”

Kerr says move was a ‘no-brainer’

Former Bohemians centre-back Josh Kerr has also joined Cove on a two-year deal.

The former Celtic youth player joined Brighton in 2017 and spent time on loan at Derry City before moving to Airdrieonians in 2019.

He moved to Bohemians last year but is looking forward to a return to Scottish football.

The 25-year-old said: “I played against Dundee in the pre-season friendly as a trialist and I got a feel for a place and the team.

“After that, I was set on joining – it was a no-brainer to me. It took a couple of days to get things over the line but I’m glad to get it done and to be here.

“I spoke to the manager and he told me of his vision and outlined the club’s ambitions.

“With the club moving full-time as well, there is a lot to be excited about, and I can’t wait to get going.

“I remember when I was playing for Airdrie a few years back, the club was on the up, and went on to get promoted that season.

“Every game we faced Cove it was tough and we knew we were in a game.

“There’s still a few boys here from that campaign, and I’m looking forward to joining up with them, and the new boys. There’s a lot of quality in the squad now.”

Striker impressed on trial period

Golding, a 25-year-old Englishman, has agreed a one-year deal after impressing as a trialist during last weekend’s friendly against Dundee.

Dayshonne has played for a number of clubs south of the border, including Lewes and Hastings United.

Hartley said: “He really caught the eye against Dundee and I was keen to get him signed up.

“Dayshonne is strong and powerful, he holds the ball up well, and he gives me a different option.

“We now have four strikers, all of whom have different attributes, and that gives me the opportunity to change games, and to use a variety of tactical approaches.

“He also offers pace, he’s fast, and I believe he can make a real impact here.”