WARBURTON BEMUSED BY RVP LINK: In the biggest bit of breaking news since the announcement that water is in fact wet, Mark Warburton has put to end rumours that Rangers were in talks with former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie.
A number of bookies slashed their prices, with Ladbrokes even suspending the betting on the Fenerbahce forward. With the (nonsense) Jordan Larsson rumours yesterday, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Lionel Messi next linked with a move to Ibrox – again!
COUNTY CUP KEEPER JOINS ACCIES: Hamilton are preparing for life without Euro 2016 hero Michael McGovern and have today announced the signing of Garry Woods, who played for Ross County last season. The 25-year-old was a deputy to Scott Fox in the Highlands but excelled when Fox suffered an injury lay-off and made some key saves in the cup final. Woods joins from Leyton Orient and will compete with new signing Remi Matthews for the number one spot at the SuperSeal stadium
THEY SAID…
“There was a clause that the club met and Kane wanted to speak to them. Sometimes we can’t do anything about that. That happens in football, where clauses go in to players’ contracts.”
“It’s a big blow for us losing our top goalscorer. He’s been a main player for us but there’s not a lot we could do. (Paul Hartley says the clubs hands were tied as they lost Kane Hemmings for only around £250,000)
PATERSON STALLS ON NEW DEAL: Highly rated young Hearts’ right back Callum Paterson has been linked with a move away from Tynecastle after talks over a new contract have reportedly stalled. The 21-year-old is in the final year of his deal and could become the latest young talent to head south, with the likes of Preston and Bristol City reportedly interested.
#NoWordsNeeded:
THEY SAID…
“I have no idea where the rumour has emanated from. I woke up to a barrage of texts and missed calls, with apparently the deal done.
“Out of our pay league I think is a fair comment. I’m bemused to hear some of the stories, including betting being suspended. (Party pooper Mark Warburton on RVP)
(Thanks to the Tangerines for clearing that up, although RVP is used to playing in the Oranje!)
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