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Cammy Gill praises both Arbroath and Montrose as he crosses the ‘great Angus divide’

Keeper Gill left a wealth of well-wishers behind as he made the move from Arbroath to Montrose earlier this week.

Cammy Gill has moved from Arbroath to Montrose. Image: SNS
Cammy Gill has moved from Arbroath to Montrose. Image: SNS

Cammy Gill discovered the ‘great Angus divide’ between Arbroath and Montrose is not so big after making the switch between the clubs.

Gill quit Lichties to join the Links Park side on a two-year deal after playing understudy to Derek Gaston for the last year.

But while he’s left Arbroath for their local rivals, Gill has been pleasantly surprised by the level of well-wishers from all quarters.

The popular keeper revealed that even Arbroath boss Dick Campbell recommended a move to Montrose – when Gill outlined his desire to play first team football.

And as he prepares to play under Dick’s son Ross, assistant manager at Montrose, Gill has no regrets about either move.

“I have nothing but good things to say about my time at Arbroath,” said Gill.

“It was a brilliant opportunity to join a Championship side and I’ve made some great friends.

“I’ve had a fantastic time and been at one of the friendliest clubs you could imagine.

“I got to know every single person at the club on first name terms – from the chairman right through.

“I also had a good chat with Dick Campbell.

“He advised me that Montrose would be a good club for me to move to if I wanted game time.

“Every single person I’ve spoken to about Montrose says the same thing.

“They say how professionally run the club is, how good the dressing room is and how ambitious they are.

“When you hear that it confirms you are doing the right thing.

“I’ll miss Arbroath and the people I’ve met there. There is a terrific togetherness in that changing room.

“The fans have also been absolutely fantastic. They didn’t see a lot of me but they made me feel really welcome.

Cammy Gill played five times for Arbroath. Image: SNS

“The clubs are rivals but in Angus there is a real respect between all the clubs.

“A lot of the players at Arbroath wanted Brechin City to gain promotion. It’s a very friendly rivalry.”

Cammy Gill praises Derek Gaston

Ex-Dunfermline and Cowdenbeath keeper Gill, 25, joined Arbroath in the summer keen to push Gaston for the No 1 spot.

But with Gaston having one of the best seasons of his career to keep Arbroath up, Gill felt he had to move on.

“Gats didn’t give me a yard,” said Gill.

“The only chances I got were when he was ill or injured but I never felt the need to complain.

Cammy Gill was very impressed by Derek Gaston.. Image: SNS

“He’s a top quality keeper who made some incredible saves.

“He quite rightly won a lot of Player of the Year awards. I voted for him myself!

“I’ve learned a lot being alongside him and working with Rab Douglas. I hope he feels I pushed him on.

“The opportunity to play every week at Montrose is massive.

“I don’t know the aims and ambitions yet but they have done very well in recent years.

“I’d love to help them into the Championship.”

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