Edinburgh City swoop for ex-Middlesbrough man Danny Jardine

Versatile midfielder joins from Stirling Albion

New Edinburgh City signing Danny Jardine used to play for Stirling Albion.

Edinburgh City have signed Danny Jardine from Stirling Albion.

The midfielder, who is originally from the Capital, started his career with Middlesbrough before joining St Johnstone.

He couldn’t make the breakthrough to the first team at McDiarmid Park and moved to Stirling Albion, initially on loan before making the permanent switch to Forthbank Stadium in the summer of 2018.

He made a total of 85 appearances for the Binos, scoring six goals.

Still just 22, Jardine is comfortable in a number of roles and is relishing his move to Ainslie Park.

He said: “I’m delighted to sign for Edinburgh City. They are a really ambitious club who have an attractive style of football with a great squad and manager. I’m looking forward to the season when it kicks off.”

City manager James McDonaugh added: “I’ve known Danny since before he came in at Hibs. I’m delighted to have signed him for a second time, albeit 12 years on!

“He is a versatile, attacking player who I’m sure will flourish with playing alongside the players we already have at the club.”