Defender Jim Fenlon has joined Ross County. The right-back left League Two AFC Wimbledon this summer after making 41 appearances last season. Fenlon, who rejected a new deal at Kingsmeadow last month, said: “Glad to sign for Ross County. It’s a new challenge, can’t wait to start. I've just got to do what I can when I'm playing in the friendlies and hopefully get a chance on the first day of the season." Fenlon manager Derek Adams' eighth summer signing and joins Dutchman Jordi Balk, Belgian Tim Dreesen and England’s Ben Frempah at Victoria Park.
Dons manager Neil Ardley said on the club's website following the player's departure in June that they could not afford to offer him improved terms. He said: "Jim had an option on his contract, which would have taken him up amongst the highest earners at the club. This was an option that we felt we could not take up considering his form and attitude during the past 12 months. As with all Football League contracts, the club has to offer at least the same terms as the player was on to retain compensation rights. However, with our budget that was a step too far for us. We offered Jim a slightly reduced offer in the hope that we would be able to add the attitude required to his ability. But we have not been given that chance and we therefore wish Jim all the best for the future."
Adams said: "We've still got more work to do. We had 10 signed players from last season, we've signed eight now. We're looking at between 18 and 20 players to get ourselves together. We're obviously happy with the progress we're making. We're well on course with getting ready for the start of the season. Last season, we started a wee bit slowly. We finished the marathon in a strong position. To finish fifth and seventh over the last two seasons is very good for this club. Hopefully we can start the season really well."