Arbroath boss hopes Simon Murray is hitting form at just the right time

Arbroath manager Allan Moore is hoping striker Simon Murray is coming back to form at the right time.

The 23-year-old scored 17 goals in the first half of the season, which helped earn him a move to Dundee United in January.

However, since he was loaned back to the Red Lichties, he has struggled to make an impact.

Saturday’s goal in the 1-1 draw with Annan was Murray’s first in 12 games and Moore is now hoping that the former Tayport player goes on to help the Gayfield men get the win they need to secure a play-off place.

Moore said: “Simon looked lively in training last week. In fact, it is the best we have seen him in ages, so we were hoping that was a sign he was coming back.

“He built on that with a goal against Annan so it is looking good for him in the run-in.”