Shire add Kelly

East Stirlingshire have bolstered their ranks with the signing of St Mirren defender Sean Kelly on a month-long loan.

The Shire currently sit bottom of the Scottish third division, following defeats to Rangers and Queen's Park, two matches in which their defence's lack of height has been regularly exposed. The 18-year-old will undoubtedly add presence to James Coughlin's backline and the boss is hoping to keep the youngster for longer than his initial month spell. "We need a player with a bit of a presence at the back as we are not the tallest of teams. Sean comes with a strong recommendation from the coaching staff at St. Mirren," Coughlin said. "Everyone at both clubs are hoping that he does well and whilst he is here initially for just a month it can be extended if things go well."