Signed aged 19, Alex Whittle joined Dunfermline on a pre-contract in April 2012.

Alex, who came through the youth ranks at the Liverpool Football Academy, agreed a three-year contract with DAFC. He joined Liverpool's Academy when he was only six years old, spending 11 years at the Merseyside club before being released in 2011.

Alex, who has represented England at under-16 level, went on to join the Nike Football Academy, where his performances impressed several clubs on both sides of the border.  Manager Jim Jefferies was delighted to make him his first signing for season 2012-13.