Several West of Scotland League clubs have confirmed transfer activity over the past week, with new signings, loan deals and departures agreed as the January window continues.
Johnstone Burgh have added to their attacking options after completing the signing of forward Broque Watson, who joins from Tranent with immediate effect following the early completion of a pre-contract agreement.
Glenafton Athletic have strengthened between the posts by signing goalkeeper Ollie Ecrepont on loan from Ayr United until the end of the season. The 18-year-old has Scotland youth experience and has already built up around 50 senior appearances despite his age.
Arthurlie have brought in Max Gillies, a versatile player capable of operating at right-back or in midfield. Gillies has recently returned from America and has previously played for Queen’s Park and Peterhead.
Shotts Bon Accord confirmed that 19-year-old forward and winger Dylan Watt has been made available for transfer. Watt has previously been with Clyde, Rob Roy and Cowdenbeath, with interested clubs asked to contact manager John McKeown.
Pollok have seen further squad movement. Defender Lewis Duffy has returned to parent club Bo’ness United after the end of his loan spell, during which he made eight appearances and scored once. Winger Nana Osafo has also left the club after making four appearances since signing in August.
Earlier, Pollok also confirmed the loan signings of youngsters Alex Mann and Liam Rooney from Partick Thistle until the end of the season.
Summary of confirmed moves:
- 22nd January 2026 – Johnstone Burgh
Broque Watson signed from Tranent
- 22nd January 2026 – Glenafton Athletic
Ollie Ecrepont signed on loan from Ayr United (goalkeeper)
- 22nd January 2026 – Arthurlie
Max Gillies signed (right-back/midfielder)
- 21st January 2026 – Shotts Bon Accord
Dylan Watt made available for transfer
- 18th January 2026 – Pollok
Lewis Duffy loan ended, returned to Bo’ness United
Nana Osafo departed
- 16th January 2026 – Pollok
Alex Mann and Liam Rooney signed on loan from Partick Thistle