PROMISING Athletic starlet Jake Sutherland has moved to near neighbours Cowdenbeath on loan for the upcoming campaign.

The 17-year-old has joined his hometown team on a temporary basis and will bid to play his part in helping the Blue Brazil enjoy a successful Lowland League season.

Jake, whose elder brother, Taylor, is also a Pars player, attended Foulford Primary and Beath High schools, and began his footballing journey with the Blue Brazil Boys Club.

He then went on to join the Fife Elite Football Academy, which transitioned into the Dunfermline Athletic Academy, and signed a two-year apprenticeship with the club last summer.

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In December, Jake made his first team debut for the Pars in a 2-2 draw at Ayr United, before he and Taylor scored the goals that gave them a 2-1 win over Livingston in April's SPFL Reserve Cup final.

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Towards the end of last season, he had a spell on loan with Crossgates Primrose, in the East of Scotland League, Premier Division, and the club said: "The club would like to confirm that striker Jake Sutherland has gone out on-loan to Cowdenbeath, his hometown club.

"The season-long loan will hopeful generate important match experiences for the young player."

Speaking to Cowdenbeath's website, Jake commented: "I’m delighted to join Cowdenbeath on loan for the season.

"I’m excited to get started and get more first team experience in a very challenging league."

Blue Brazil boss, Dougie Hill, added: "I'm really pleased that we have got Jake in to supplement our attacking options.

"He has an excellent attitude and we are confident this loan will elevate his game further. He’s also a local lad and I feel that is a real positive as well.

"I am looking forward to working with Jake."