While top-flight football won’t return until the 17th there is still plenty of fixtures taking place up and down the country. Whether it is the Championship title race hotting up as Raith Rovers head to Inverness CT, or League One where Montrose, Cove Rangers and Airdireonians battle it out at the top with Queen’s Park and Falkirk trailing behind.
Dropping out of the SPFL, there are a number of Lowland and Highland League games taking place and that’s the case right down the pyramid. So anyone fan of a Premiership club wanting to get their football fix, should try to take in a local game and help boost the crowd towards that 500 limit.
The focus, for the 12 top-flight clubs, remains on the transfer window with so much having taken place already. Nathan Patterson’s move to Everton in a record-breaking deal for Rangers will be hard to beat. But Hibs have added a trio of signings, just like Celtic at the start of the window. For the Parkhead side, it appears the main focus for now has been bringing down the size of the squad, although they have been linked with a move for Martin Boyle who could cost as much as £3million.
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The focus, for the 12 top-flight clubs, remains on the transfer window with so much having taken place already. Nathan Patterson’s move to Everton in a record-breaking deal for Rangers will be hard to beat. But Hibs have added a trio of signings, just like Celtic at the start of the window. For the Parkhead side, it appears the main focus for now has been bringing down the size of the squad, although they have been linked with a move for Martin Boyle who could cost as much as £3million.
5. Rangers make move for defenders
Rangers will offer pre-contract deals to defensive targets John Souttar and Danilho Doekhi. With Connor Goldson’s future uncertain, the Scottish champions are in the market for centre-backs. Souttar has interest from English Championship sides, while Doekhi has been linked with Napoli. (Scottish Sun)
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6. Doekhi on Rangers interest
Doekhi has spoken once more about interest from Rangers. The Vitesse Arnhem captain has been strongly linked with a move to Ibrox with the centre-back out of contract at the end of the season. He said: "Of course I get the stories of Napoli and Rangers. I am flattered. Scotland is passion. In Italy you really learn how to defend yourself. Both are very beautiful.” (gelderlander.nl)
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7. Maloney targets further signings
Hibs are on the hunt for another centre-backs with talks underway. Shaun Maloney is keen to add to his squad further after the recent arrivals of Elias Melkersen, Ewan Henderson and Harry Clarke. More ins and outs are likely at Easter Road with a defender high on the wishlist. (The Scotsman)
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8. Soro interest with New York Red Bulls keen
Ismaila Soro could be the next player to depart Celtic with a number of MLS sides keen on his signature with New York Red Bulls who appear to be leading the race. There is also interest in Israel but the US is the most likely destination. The 23-year-old has struggled to make an impact at Parkhead since his £2million switch to the club. (Scottish Sun)
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