FIVE new signings are being targeted by Ardrossan Winton Rovers as boss Sandy MacLean plans a promotion assault.

Winton are determined to make amends from last season which saw them miss out on a place in the Super League.

Harry Donaldson, Colin Stevenson and back-up goalkeeper John Mullen have all been released.

MacLean told Sportscene: "We have 13 players from last season who have re-signed. But we need to make some changes right through the spine of the team. We need two strikers, a goalie, a centre half and a central midfielder. It's always important to freshen up the squad. Hopefully we can make a challenge for promotion next season."

Meanwhile former Clydebank chairman Gordon Robertson has become assistant manager to recently-appointed Budgie McGhie at Kilbirnie Ladeside.

The ex-Herald reporter resigned as Clydebank chairman on Sunday to join forces again with Budgie, who worked closely with him at Holm Park.

Gordon said: “After 14 years at the club, it was a really tough decision to make. One of the things I love most about football is coaching and working with players to help improve them – so the chance to do that was something I couldn’t refuse."

Elsewhere, long-serving striker Ben Lewis is confident Kilwinning Rangers can safeguard their Premier Division status as they gear up for another a second successive playoff.

Lewis (25) was in the side who saw off Shettleston in last season's Premier Division playoff to win them promotion to the top flight.

But this time they are considered strong favourites as the top-flight side against a Kilsyth Rangers team, who clinched a playoff spot after securing third place in the Super First Division with a 3-1 home win against Irvine Victoria.

The first leg is at Duncansfield Park tonight (Wednesday) with Kilsyth visiting Abbey Park for the return leg on Friday night.

Lewis (25), who has been at Abbey Park for eight years said: "It will be a tough tie, Kilsyth will be confident after a good season. But our target is to win both ties. If we can get a victory on Wednesday we will be in a more comfortable position on Friday night."