Summer signing Gavin Friels joined the club from Auchinleck Talbot where he had spent five seasons with the Beechwood Park side, netting on a regular basis. Their best league finish in that time was second, though they did win the East Ayrshire Cup on two occasions as well as the Ayrshire Super Cup. Gavin made over 30 appearances prior to that with Stranraer.

Occupation: Electrician

Nickname: Frielsy

Previous clubs as a player: Bonnyton Thistle B.C., Queen of the South, Dalry Thistle, Stranraer, Auchinleck Talbot

Favourite team: Dalry Thistle

Boyhood idol: Charlie Nicholas

Favourite Scottish ground: Hampden

Toughest playing opponent: Stevie Agnew

Hobbies: Playing guitar

Favourite TV show: The Sopranos

Favourite film: Pulp Fiction

Favourite CD: The Libertines

Most memorable match: The OVD Final with Talbot and staying up against Maryhill last season

Ideal meal: Pasta and sauce

Favourite drink: Guinness

Pet hates: Referees!

Unfulfilled ambitions?: To win the OVD Scottish Junior Cup with Lok.

(Originally appeared in programme v Arthurlie, 2nd October 2004)