McPake denies transfer request

HIBS and Hearts target James McPake has refuted claims that he has handed in a transfer request at Coventry City, despite his own manager revealing the defender is angling for a move to the SPL.

City manager Andy Thorn this week expressed his “disappointment” that the former Livingston captain wished to return to Scottish football. But the 27-year-old took to Twitter yesterday to deny claims he has handed in a written transfer request.

He wrote: “Just 2 [sic] confirm I haven’t handed in a transfer request! I’m committed to CCFC. Like any player I want to be playing games. I still have the fight to get back into the team.”