Renfrew FC have strengthened their attacking options with the signings of Darren Christie and Noel Kiely ahead of two consecutive weekends of cup football.<\/p>\n
Both players arrive from Drumchapel United as Renfrew prepare to face Threave Rovers in the Scottish Communities Cup before hosting Scottish League Two side Stirling Albion in the Scottish Cup.<\/p>\n
Christie brings considerable experience to New Western Park, having played for several clubs across Scottish football.<\/p>\n
He has already featured for Renfrew, coming off the bench in their last three Lowland League West matches.<\/p>\n
Christie came through the youth systems at Celtic and St Mirren before spending five years at Neilston.<\/p>\n
He joined Beith Juniors in 2014 and enjoyed five successful seasons with the club, winning the Scottish Junior Cup, West Super League Premier Division, Ayrshire Cup and West of Scotland Cup.<\/p>\n
He also won the Evening Times Cup and Central League Division One during his career.<\/p>\n
Christie has previously played for Pollok and Johnstone Burgh, as well as having loan spells with BSC and Annan Athletic. He also spent a season at Stenhousemuir.
\nRenfrew have also added winger Noel Kiely to their squad.<\/p>\n
Kiely most recently played for Drumchapel United on loan from St Mirren, having progressed through the Paisley club’s youth system.<\/p>\n
The two signings come ahead of a cup double header for Renfrew, beginning with an away trip to Threave Rovers in the third round of the Scottish Communities Cup on Saturday 17th October 2026.<\/p>\n
The following Saturday, 24th October 2026, Renfrew will welcome SPFL League Two side Stirling Albion to New Western Park in the second round of the Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup.<\/p>\n
Renfrew welcomed the two signings and said they were looking forward to Christie bringing his experience and winning mentality to the club, while also supporting Kiely’s development at New Western Park.<\/p>\n
Headline image: (Left to right) Darren Christie and Noel Kiely<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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