January 2008 Rumour Mill Issue 2

Last updated : 31 January 2008 By Stuart Gillespie
Last night I'd probably have said we had finished our business, especially with a signing yesterday, but a few rumours have emerged that might change thing. They're probably just the usual Radio Clyde or internet mince, but I'll list them here just in case!

IN

Simon Lappin:
Simon has fallen out of favour at Norwich and could be set for a return to Love Street. However, we probably don't need him and he's supposedly attracting interest from Motherwell.

Bob Malcolm: Derby probably want shot of the former Rangers player, but he's a yob who is also not very good. Motherwell have been linked with him so hopefully he'll go there!

Mark Miller: Young Celtic midfielder no one's heard of. We don't need another midfielder - plus the last one we got from Celtic was a bit useless!

Jim O'Brien: Another Celtic midfielder, he did well with Dunfermline last season. Can play on the right wing and we desperately need someone for that position.

Richard Offiong: Saints have allegedly already had a bid rejected for the Hamilton striker, but there are suggestions that he could be coming in a cash plus player deal. Probably nonsense.

Kon Tsacos: Young keeper currently training with the club but no chance of him signing. We've heard that before!

OUT

Mark Howard:
The former Arsenal keeper hasn't featured since signing in the summer and there are whispers he could be on his way to Hibs.

David van Zanten: Another rumour about Vanzy, with various English sides now apparently interested in him.

CONFIRMED

None - the Jim Hamilton rumour emerged after the last issue.

NOT HAPPENING

Kirk Broadfoot:
A loan bid was indeed made to bring Kirk back, but it was turned down.

Stuart Duff: He signed for Aberdeen - and gifted Hearts a goal on his debut.

Richie Foran: The former Motherwell striker extended his loan spell with Darlington.

Ian Murray: Returned to Hibs after leaving Norwich.

John Rankin: Ended up at Easter Road as well after the price Caley Thistle wanted for him grew to a stupid amount.

That's all for the moment - I'll post an update (if there's anything to report) this evening. Fingers crossed we can get a centre half and a right winger in before then!