Strathspey Thistle’s latest signing Sam Morrison says he has “made big strides” since the last time he turned out for the Jags.

Local lad Morrison returned to Seafield Park last week on loan to the end of the season from Buckie Thistle, who are financially facing a battle for their future and are off-loading players to cut costs.

That opened the door for Morrison, who spent the 2024/25 campaign with Strathspey, to return to the club on a temporary basis, and even in the relatively short time he has been away the player himself feels he has developed significantly since last wearing Jags blue.

“I’m happy to be joining Strathspey again until the end of the season,” Morrison told club media.

“It's a club I'm very familiar with, being a local lad, and it has made big strides both on and off the pitch since my last spell here in the 24/25 season.

“I’m looking forward to getting back playing again and trying to help the team be successful on the pitch."

Although his signing has been confirmed, Morrison is yet to make his second debut for the club after missing last weekend’s Highland League Cup exit against Clachnacuddin.

It was the second match in-a-row where Strathspey travelled to Grant Street Park, but unfortunately for Aaron Doran’s men, it was the Lilywhites who were left celebrating progress at full time.

Craig Lawrie had opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and though Strathspey were still in the contest well into the second half, Clach doubled their advantage in the 58th minute through Shae Keogh.

Andrew Macrae killed the game off with 11 minutes remaining to book their place in the last eight, and seal back-to-back wins for Clach over the Jags.

While Strathspey will be disappointed to exit the Highland League Cup, they do not have to wait until Saturday afternoon to get to winning ways as they are in Friday night action at Seafield Park.

Deveronvale will be making the journey west, with the Banff outfit off the back of a 4-2 win over Invergordon.

The two sides are locked together in the middle of the Highland League table, but the Jags can go four points clear of Deveronvale with a victory on Friday.