Goalkeeper & defender join the club

Aberdeen FC can this afternoon confirm goalkeeper Scott Brown and defender Ash Taylor have both signed pre-contract agreements with the club.

Twenty nine year old Scott, who is a product of the Wolves Academy, had been playing for League Two side Cheltenham Town last season.

Manager Derek McInnes was delighted with the capture of the keeper. “He is highly regarded. We watched him the whole of last season and we feel we’ve got a more than capable goalkeeper to come in and provide real competition in that area.

“He’s got good experience. He’s a good age for a goalkeeper and again another one who will get better with us.”

Defender Ash Taylor joins the Dons from Tranmere Rovers. Having made over 200 appearances for the League One side, Ash was also a member of the Wales U21 squad.

Derek McInnes feel the club are getting Ash as the peak of his career. “He got a great presence and he’s at a great age. He’s only 23 years old but has already played 200 games in League One in England and he’s a player we think we can work with and improve. We faced significant competition from Championship Clubs and I am delighted that Ash sees Aberdeen as the right move for his career ”

“Both players, alongside Shay Logan, bring a level of experience and ability that will hopefully improve us as a club.

“I’m delighted we’ve been able to sign three key players that we had targeted. We will look to bring in one or two others to help strengthen our squad.”

Scott Brown |

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Ash Taylor |

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