Troon are delighted to announce the permanent signing of defender Lewis Allan from Lowland League side Caledonian Braves.

Young Lewis first caught the eye when he excelled in Dean Keenan’s testimonial match at the heart of the Ayr United defence, and he is a player who has been on our radar ever since. When he departed Somerset Park the following summer, he moved on to the Lowland League with Caledonian Braves. After picking up an injury early on, he moved to Maybole on loan before returning keen to make his mark on their first team. Following his departure from Caledonian Braves, he was immediately invited in to train & has featured as a trialist before putting pen to paper this week.

The 19 year old’s versatility means he is comfortable at full-back or centre-back, and even in centre midfield. He began his career with his local boys club Bellfield, before spending 8 years in the Ayr United Youth Academy, where he played alongside his younger brother Jack Allan, who he will team up with again at Troon.

Lewis will go straight into the squad for Saturday’s league match away to Arthurlie.

Welcome to Portland Park, Lewis!