Hearts Under 20s goalkeeper Kelby Mason has joined the club on an emergency loan deal ahead of this weekend's Scottish Cup tie.

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The Diamonds faced further problems in the goalkeeping department this week with Kyle Gourlay unavailable, Rohan Ferguson sidelined with a back injury, and Matthew Kerr only making his comeback for the Development squad on Monday.

 

With Saturday's third-round tie against Cove Rangers fast approaching, the coaching staff moved quickly to arrange further cover for the number 1 shirt.

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Highly rated youngster Mason is a product of the Hearts youth system, having signed up at Tynecastle as an 11-year-old in 2009. The big keeper spent time on loan at junior side Bonnyrigg Rose last season.

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First team coach Stephen Findlay told airdriefc.com: "We watched Kelby on Tuesday night and he was excellent. He's a confident big lad and we're sure he'll take the chance to come in here and impress."