Summer 2009 Rumour Mill Issue 1

Last updated : 14 June 2009 By Stuart Gillespie
Every so often during the next few months I'll publish a list of rumours that I've picked up from the web or newspapers about potential comings and goings at Greenhill Road. If it turns out to be true or false, that will be revealed in a future issue, while any player who signs or departs without being mentioned here first won't appear in a future issue.

As this is the first edition since January, I'll also round up some of the loose ends from then.

IN

Mark Brown:
We desperately need another keeper and the Celtic goalie's name keeps being mentioned.

Colin Coates:
Northern Ireland international defender who plays for Crusaders is supposedly a target.

Scott Cuthbert: Had a good loan spell with Saints last season and may be looking to leave Celtic permanently.

John Fleck: A well known wind-up merchant put this one on another forum, but Rangers could loan him out to get first team experience.

Michael Higdon:
The big Falkirk striker is as good as signed according to some folk, although he may change his mind now that John Hughes has gone to Hibs.

Jamie Langfield: Little chance of Aberdeen letting him go but apparently Gus MacPherson did try to get the experienced keeper.

Steve Lovell: Another Falkirk striker who is apparently stalling on a contract at Westfield.

Brian McLean: Big Motherwell defender who is out of contract and someone we've gone for before.

Keigan Parker: Available on a free after being released by Huddersfield and supposedly looking to return to Scotland.

Craig Samson: He trained with us towards the end of last season. Hopefully nothing in this as he's not very good!

Graeme Smith: Rangers shot stopper who may be brought in to provide cover for Mark Howard.

Derek Soutar: Currently at Ross County but Saints are supposedly interested in the former Aberdeen keeper, as are some English clubs.

Stefan Stam: Another big defender who is available on a free after being released by Oldham.

Marc Twaddle: We tried to sign the Partick Thistle leftback in January and there are rumours that we will renew our interest in him.

OUT

Mo Camara:
Supposedly has another year on his contract but wants to leave.

Craig Dargo:
Offered a two year contract but on reduced terms so could decide to leave.

Andy Dorman: Ho hum. Take your pick of the Old Firm and half the English Championship this time around.

Will Haining:
The defender is almost certainly away after apparently failing to land a new contract.

Gary Mason: Supposedly offered a new deal, but there's also interest from Kilmarnock.

Marc McAusland: Offered a new deal, but also wanted by Queen of the South and a number of English clubs.

Billy Mehmet: Hearts link has recently resurfaced but he has at least another 12 months on his contract.

CONFIRMED

Jim Hamilton:
Well, he left eventually I suppose!

Ryan McCay: Already knew he was going in January and is now clubless.

Tonet: Ditto.

NOT HAPPENING

Craig Brewster:
Mad rumour. He ended up at Ross County.

Sean Burns:
Possible loan move to Stenhousemuir failed to materialise.

Gary Harkins: Partick Thistle midfielder now looks set to stay at Firhill.

Mark Howard: Linked with moves to Rangers and Notts Forest but signed a new contract.

Stevie Smith: Red tape scuppered this one and it's unlikely he'll move after forcing his way back into the Rangers team.

Robbie Winters:
The usual January window rumour, but he decided to sign for Clyde. Mind you, he is without a club again...

That's all for now, there will probably be another issue around the beginning of July when pre-season training starts.