COWDENBEATH boss Gary Bollan has made Blair Malcolm his first recruit.

Gary is evaluating his first team squad but also took initial steps to bolster the what is available to him and was pleased to confirm that 20 year old Blair Malcolm joined the club on an emergency loan basis and he made his debut against Annan on Saturday.

Blair joined the Ross County Development Squad in July 2016 after coming through the youth set-up at Partick Thistle.

He was a virtual ever-present in the Staggies’ Development championship-winning side of 2016/17 and made his first team debut that season.

He then was rewarded with a senior contract at Ross County at the start of this season.

Blair is a left sided midfielder or full back and he played at centre midfield on Saturday and played an important part in an improved team performance.

Mr Bollan was pleased with his contribution and he will be given the opportunity to take on Edinburgh City in this Saturday's important game.