The Rumour Mill: Thursday’s football transfer news and gossip

Published on 19/07/2012 10:30

In today’s Rumour Mill: Celtic boss steps into row over Rangers titles; Ally McCoist could renew interest in Fran Sandaza; Dunfermline refuse to rule out legal action against SPL; plus the rest of the day’s football news and gossip.

Lennon: Take Rangers’ titles away

Neil Lennon has called for Rangers to be stripped of the titles they won during the EBT years. With the Ibrox club faced with losing up to nine trophies won between 2002-2011, the Celtic manager said: “I’ll see what the commission finds and if Rangers are found to have broken the rules they should be stripped of their titles.” (Sun)

• Steven Tosh, who scored for Queen of the South in their 3-2 Scottish Cup final defeat to Rangers four years ago, says it would mean nothing to be handed a winner’s medal now. (Sun)

Old Firm could feature in Glasgow Cup

The Old Firm fixture could return in this season’s Glasgow Cup when the tournament is discussed at a meeting of the Glasgow Football Association next week. The tournament has been scheduled to continue as an under-17s event but has yet to be ratified by the SFA. But there will be talks on whether to seek a change in the competition to stage Celtic versus Rangers games at senior level in the coming months. (Herald)

Rangers rekindle interest in Sandaza

Rangers are reportedly planning a renewed move for former St Johnstone striker Fran Sandaza - if their transfer embargo is lifted. The Spaniard saw a widely reported switch to Ibrox fall through in January, and now Third Division Rangers will have to fight off Hearts and Hibernian to secure his services. (Sun)

• Rangers were ready to make former Inverness striker Marius Niculae their first signing this summer until they were placed in the Third Division. (Express)

• BBC Alba are set to screen newco Rangers’ first ever game - in the Ramsdens Cup against Brechin at Glebe Park. (Various)

Pars chairman threatens to sue SPL

Dunfermline chairman John Yorkston said he is resigned to his club playing in the First Division this coming season, but he has not yet ruled out the possibility of a legal challenge against the Scottish Premier League’s decision to promote Dundee. Yorkston is frustrated that he still has not been told the reasons for the decision. (Scotsman)

IN BRIEF

• Motherwell look set to sign trialist Simon Ramsden after boss Stuart McCall praised the defender’s versatility. (Record)

• Raith Rovers have signed former Celtic youngster Greig Spence after he impressed while on trial. (Scotsman)

• Former Hearts striker Craig Beattie should hear tomorrow if he has done enough to earn a move to South African club Bidvest Wits. (Sun)

• Inverness boss Terry Butcher admits he can only sign one more player this summer. (Record)

• Partick Thistle have beaten Blue Square outfit Tamworth to the signing of striker James Craigan. (Sun)

• Stenhousemuir have promoted coach Martyn Corrigan to manager following the departure of Davie Irons. (Record)

• Morton have signed former Hibs defender Scott Taggart and ex-Dunfermline midfielder Martin Hardie. (Record)