Largs Thistle midfielder Simon McBryde has moved to North Ayrshire rivals Irvine Meadow, the Barrfields club have confirmed.

McBryde has been a combative midfielder for Largs over the past four years, and has also weighed in with some crucial goals for the club, including the below strike at St Roch's in a cup tie two seasons back.

McBryde has notched three goals in 18 appearances for Largs this season, and has made a total of 97 appearances for Thistle, according to the club website.

He also featured in Thistle's last match before the Covid pandemic hit in the spring of 2020 - with 497 days passing until a Largs player would next find the net.

In McBryde's first season with Thistle he was the veteran of the team - despite being only 25 - as the Largs coaching staff pushed new young talent into the side.

He was a favourite of both coaching staff and supporters for his strong work ethic, determination and positive attitude.

Irvine Times:

The 29-year-old has a fight on his hands at his new club, with Medda - who appointed Ben Carson as their new manager recently after the departures of Martin Ferry and Des Roache - lying bottom of the West of Scotland Football League's Premier Division.

 

Largs, currently in 11th place in the table, boast former Meadow stars Jamie Martin and David Ramsay in their ranks, and are set to encounter McBryde when the two North Ayrshire rivals clash at Barrfields on February 17.