Strikers
Berwick have a formidable line up in attack this season with three proven strikers and a new signing with a terrific reputation for scoring goals.
Gary Wood originally joined Berwick in 2000 and spent three and half seasons at the club scoring nearly 50 goals before a big money move to Queen of South. He wasn't nearly as prolific at Palmerston playing division one football but they tended to use him at the back where he is equally comfortable. He returned to Berwick last season and got straight back on with the job of scoring goals. One black mark on his career has been his discipline which tends to see him sitting matches out through suspension most seasons. That aside though I'd have Gary in my team every week and I suspect Coughlin will do the same. Turns 31 in September.
Kevin Haynes (right) took Berwick by storm following his move from Dunbar United. A big strong centre forward he unsettles defenders and 'puts himself about' in the box but he's equally at home striking from the edge of the 18 yard box. Seems to have built up a bit of a reputation with referees which saw him sent off on three occasions last season and along with 20 yellow cards in two years it is a problem he can't deny. On the positive side he has hit over 20 goals in two seasons which is a decent return and the opposition even at this level will find Kevin Haynes a handful.
Iain Diack (left) joined Berwick at the perfect moment last winter. Gary Wood sat most of January out through suspension and Diack signed and went straight into the first team. He scored on his debut against East Stirling - a game in which Haynes was sent off putting him out for all of February. Suddenly the promotion challenge rested with new-boy Diack who went on to get seven for us including that vital goal against Arbroath to win the title. Massively successful with Albion Rovers with Jordan Smith before leaving under a cloud for Arbroath. Then snapped up by Morton but he barely featured for them before going on to play for Shire (again with Smith), Arbroath, Stenhousemuir then joining Smith again at Berwick. Not everyone's favourite but seemed to rise to the challenge at Berwick but may need to wait for the suspensions to kick in to get his chance this year.
John Coughlin returned to his former club St. Mirren to make the exciting signing of 20 year old Scott Gemmill. Four years ago he came on as a sub. for the Paisley side to become the youngest player to play for them at 16 years and 60 days. A pal of mine who follows the Buddies home and away described him as " full of enthusiasm and running" and against Hibs last season he "caused them some problems". Having scored for fun for St. Mirren's reserves he'll feel he's ready for regular first team action and hopefully he'll be a success at Berwick as we embark on our second division campaign. We certainly hope so.
Gary Wood originally joined Berwick in 2000 and spent three and half seasons at the club scoring nearly 50 goals before a big money move to Queen of South. He wasn't nearly as prolific at Palmerston playing division one football but they tended to use him at the back where he is equally comfortable. He returned to Berwick last season and got straight back on with the job of scoring goals. One black mark on his career has been his discipline which tends to see him sitting matches out through suspension most seasons. That aside though I'd have Gary in my team every week and I suspect Coughlin will do the same. Turns 31 in September.
Kevin Haynes (right) took Berwick by storm following his move from Dunbar United. A big strong centre forward he unsettles defenders and 'puts himself about' in the box but he's equally at home striking from the edge of the 18 yard box. Seems to have built up a bit of a reputation with referees which saw him sent off on three occasions last season and along with 20 yellow cards in two years it is a problem he can't deny. On the positive side he has hit over 20 goals in two seasons which is a decent return and the opposition even at this level will find Kevin Haynes a handful.
Iain Diack (left) joined Berwick at the perfect moment last winter. Gary Wood sat most of January out through suspension and Diack signed and went straight into the first team. He scored on his debut against East Stirling - a game in which Haynes was sent off putting him out for all of February. Suddenly the promotion challenge rested with new-boy Diack who went on to get seven for us including that vital goal against Arbroath to win the title. Massively successful with Albion Rovers with Jordan Smith before leaving under a cloud for Arbroath. Then snapped up by Morton but he barely featured for them before going on to play for Shire (again with Smith), Arbroath, Stenhousemuir then joining Smith again at Berwick. Not everyone's favourite but seemed to rise to the challenge at Berwick but may need to wait for the suspensions to kick in to get his chance this year.John Coughlin returned to his former club St. Mirren to make the exciting signing of 20 year old Scott Gemmill. Four years ago he came on as a sub. for the Paisley side to become the youngest player to play for them at 16 years and 60 days. A pal of mine who follows the Buddies home and away described him as " full of enthusiasm and running" and against Hibs last season he "caused them some problems". Having scored for fun for St. Mirren's reserves he'll feel he's ready for regular first team action and hopefully he'll be a success at Berwick as we embark on our second division campaign. We certainly hope so.
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