Former Aberdeen goalkeeper Derek Stillie has launched a bid to become a Conservative MP.

The stopper, 45, who has been coaching at Ayr United, was on the bench when the Dons won the League Cup in 1995/96.

A qualified solicitor, Stillie made 27 appearances for the the Reds between 1994 and 1999, but was kept out of the team by a succession of keepers – Theo Snelders, Nicky Walker, Jim Leighton and Michael Watt.

Also running in Central Ayrshire are Louise McPhater (Labour) and Phillippa Whitford (SNP).