MAUCHLINE United has announced the signing of a former New Cumnock footballing hero.

The Ayrshire AFA side has welcomed Ryan McChesney to the team, bringing a wealth of experience with him.

He has enjoyed spells recently at Dalbeattie Star and Maybole juniors, as well as being named Nithsdale Wanderers player-manager.

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However, his most notable footballing experience was being a treble winner with Glenafton Athletic in the 2016/17 season.

McChesney joins his new club with them currently sitting second in the Ayrshire AFA Budget Blinds Division 1 league table.

New signing, Ryan McChesney.New signing, Ryan McChesney. (Image: Mauchline United AFC)

Welcoming their new signing, a club spokesperson said: "We would like to welcome Ryan McChesney to the club.

"Ryan brings a wealth of experience to the side having played at a higher level with Glenafton Athletic, winning Scottish Cups and league titles as well as Nithsdale and Dalbeattie Star in the lowland league.

"Welcome to Mauchline, Ryan".