Rutherglen Glencairn used their old players’ network to net former Aberdeen and Ayr United midfielder Craig Murray from Lowland League side Cumbernauld Colts.
The 27-year-old was vice-captain at Colts, but decided to leave them after six years at Broadwood.
Delighted Glencairn boss Willie Harvey said: “Cumbernauld Colts didn’t want to lose Craig, but he decided to leave and we were fortunate enough that he’s friends with an ex-player of ours, Brett Agnew.