SKIPPER ADAM'S EMOTIONAL EXIT

Airdrie hero Adam Frizzell admits he got emotional after leaving the Diamonds last week, but says the chance of playing European football with Derry City is too good to turn down.

- PAUL THOMSON

The midfielder who led the club to promotion and the SPFL Trust Trophy during his stint - has called time on a four-year spell at New Broomfield after the League of Ireland Premier Division side managed to entice him overseas.

While Scottish football is preparing to kick-off for another season, the Irish League is just over the halfway point in their campaign and Derry sit fourth, aiming to land a spot in the top three to secure Europa Conference League football next term.

And that has proved too big a draw for the former Kilmarnock ace, who agreed to join Derry just days after tying the knot with wife Erin in Italy earlier this month.

The 27-year-old said: “It's very bitter-sweet. Reading everyone's messages after the club announced I was leaving, I am gutted about it. I was a wee bit emotional.

“It is a really close-knit, family club and one I hold close to my heart.