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Daily Record
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Former Partick Thistle star 'honoured' to be handed Hamilton Accies armband
The 33-year-old midfielder has taken the armband for the League One side Hamilton Accies have announced Scott Robinson will be the club's cpatin for the 2025/26 season in League One. The former Partick Thistle midfielder take the armband during a turbulent time for the club, following their relegation from the Championship last season and their subsequent season-long transfer embargo announced last week. But the club are sticking together with Accies gaffer John Rankin staying on amid the turmoil and picking Robinson to lead the players on the pitch. Robinson, 33, made 14 appearance for Accies last term after joining from Partick in February and he says he is thrilled to take on the responsibility ahead of Saturday's opener at home to Montrose. Robinson said: 'It's a huge honour to be given the armband for this massive campaign coming up. I won't change who I am about the place, I'll just be my usual self and that's probably why the gaffer has chosen me. "I'm excited for the challenge ahead but we all need to play our part. There's a lot of experienced boys in the dressing room, as well as the young ones that will be involved this year. 'It's about setting high standards, I won't change how I am or how I do things but we all need to chip in. "It is going to be e really tough season with what's happened to us [the embargo] but we need to look forward to the challenge. We need to keep the young boys on track. "I've had lots of good captains in my career. I had Marius Žaliūkas when I was at Hearts, who brought me on as a young boy and really looked after me, so now it is time for me to be that figure for the younger ones coming through. "We need to just try and get the job done to get promoted. We know it is not going to be easy now, the squad will be very thin, but the young boys can play their part now. "They are all good, honest, young boys who work their socks off. I am going to be there to help them and when they make a mistake, I'll pick them up." Accies gaffer John Rankin said: "Robbo came in last season and immediately lifted the standards in training. His energy and professionalism was clear to see and that made an impact on the pitch. 'He's an important character in the dressing room and will be important when it comes to working with the youth that will play a part in the first team this season.'
Glasgow Times
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Barrhead memorial match honours junior football legends
The event at Dunterlie Park in Barrhead was held in memory of Iain Ashcroft and Steven Convery, former Arthurlie and Pollok players who passed away recently. Iain played for both Arthurlie and Pollok, among other clubs such as Albion Rovers and Hamilton Accies. He won the Scottish Junior Cup in 1997 with Pollok and coached at Beith Juniors following his playing career. Meanwhile, Steven was a key player when Arthurlie beat Pollok 4-0 to lift the Scottish Junior Cup in 1998. He went on to play for Clyde and Hamilton Accies. Iain died in 2023 at the age of 60, while Steven passed away in November 2024, aged 52. The memorial match took place between ex-players from Arthurlie and Pollok, with Pollok winning 4-2 to lift the Iain Ashcroft Memorial Cup, and the Steven Convery Award for Man of the Match going to Garry McCann. READ NEXT:'Exciting' brand-new restaurant to open in 'heart of' busy area READ NEXT: Two cats found dead in separate locations after being 'dumped' Pollok won the match 4-2 (Image: Supplied) Robert Burns, organiser of the event, said: "If there are two names that defined the rivalry between Pollok and Arthurlie in the 90s, they had to be Iain Ashcroft and Steven Convery. "Both of these great players died too soon, but have left supporters of these two great clubs with unforgettable memories. "In the humble surroundings of Dunterlie and Newlandsfield, they thrilled and entertained junior football supporters when the game was, arguably, at its peak. "Sunday wasn't a day for tears, it was a time for memories and celebration, of old friends and foes doing battle alongside one another one more time to remember these icons of the junior game. "To see hundreds of people stream through the gates and to relive some of the brilliant times gone by was a highlight for so many people, and we are delighted with the turnout." The match raised £2450 for anti-sectarian charity Nil by Mouth. Donations were received from Neilston FC, Barrhead Youth Football Club, SC Doors and Shutters, and the Brig Inn. Dave Scott, director of Nil by Mouth, said: "It is a great honour for our charity to be selected to benefit from the kindness of the junior football community. "We are deeply grateful to organiser Robert Burns, the former players from both clubs, and Arthurlie for hosting the event. "It reminds us that football can be something that brings people together and turns us and them into we. "People have come along and dipped into their pockets to remember two real legends of the game in this part of Scotland, and we will be able to work with hundreds of young people in Barrhead and beyond thanks to their kindness."
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Aberdeen sign 'impressive' defender Tobin after Rangers exit
Aberdeen have signed Scotland Under-19 defender Abi Tobin on a two-year deal following her departure from Rangers. The 18-year-old spent last season on loan with Hamilton Accies and featured in all 28 league games as the Lanarkshire side were promoted back the top flight at the first time of asking. "She really stood out in what was a strong Hamilton side last season, something which is even more impressive considering her age," said manager Scott Booth."I'm really excited to work with her and develop her game, and I believe she can have a big part to play in what we want to achieve going forward."
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
SPFL side hit by shock transfer embargo which lasts until NEXT season
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HAMILTON ACCIES have been hit by the bombshell news that their transfer embargo will last until the end of the season. The news came after John Rankin insisted the relegated Lanarkshire side were working 'around the clock' to get the ban overturned. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Hamilton Accies now play at Broadwood Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 John Rankin has his work cut out Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Hamilton Accies Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow Relegated Accies have been under a transfer embargo since they were hit with a 15-point deduction in April for breaching multiple SPFL rules. This ultimately proved insurmountable as the Accies - who now play out of Broadwood - were demoted to League One. And now the club have been told that they'll be prevented from signing any new players right through to the end of next season - including the January transfer window. The SPFL said in a statement: "The SPFL can today confirm that an independent disciplinary tribunal has imposed a season-long transfer embargo on Hamilton Academical FC. "The William Hill League 1 club was already subject to a transfer embargo following remuneration and tax defaults which were determined or admitted during season 2024/25. "Any SPFL club that fails to settle its tax obligations or pay its players on time is subject to an automatic transfer embargo under SPFL Rules. "At a hearing which took place on Thursday 24 July, Hamilton Academical FC admitted to further breaches of SPFL Rules by failing to settle its tax obligations to HMRC on three occasions, and for failing to notify the SPFL that it had been in default of its tax obligations to HMRC on each occasion, as required by SPFL Rules. "Following these latest admitted breaches by the club, an independent disciplinary tribunal imposed the following sanctions: • a transfer embargo which will remain in place until the opening of the registration window, which follows the end of season 2025/26; and • A fine of £7,500 - £5,000 of which is suspended." Hamilton Accies drama as fans of club fear it is 'facing extinction' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hamilton Accies 'working around the clock' to sort transfer embargo, says John Rankin
Hamilton Accies boss John Rankin insists the club are working 'around the clock' to get the club's transfer embargo lifted and admits fans aren't getting to see their true team for this season. The club have been under a transfer embargo since they were hit with a 15-point deduction in April for breaching multiple SPFL rules, which ultimately relegated them from the Championship last season. The SPFL have refused to comment on how long the embargo will last and Accies insist they remain in the dark themselves. Under SPFL rules, a transfer embargo is automatically imposed when a club fails to pay its players or taxes on time. And with the League One campaign fast approaching, Rankin says the club are doing their utmost to sort the issue. Following a 2-1 defeat at Dunfermline in the Premier Sports Cup last night, Rankin said: "I don't know how close we are to the embargo lifting. I've just got to make sure that we put a team on the pitch that is competitive. READ MORE: Hamilton Accies remain in the dark over transfer embargo as SPFL refuse to offer clarity READ MORE: Lanarkshire derby kicks off KDM Evolution Trophy "I am desperate to get bodies in and strengthen the squad. We have a really good nucleus but we need strength in numbers. We need that done as soon as possible because right now we look good for 60-70 minutes and then other teams have a stronger bench. "The people upstairs are trying their hardest to make sure we can get this done, and I take my hat off to them because they are working around the clock to get this done. "I don't know what the hold up is but we just want it lifted. "We want the strongest Hamilton team on the pitch and we are not getting to see that right now. We are listing trialists right now and making sure we can get as many minutes into players as we can. We are in danger of getting players injured because certain players are playing too many minutes. "From a player welfare point of view, it's not great but we need to get through these games and make sure we are ready for the league campaign." Accies went down in Dunfermline to a 70th minute Lee Kilday own goal, just seconds after Oli Shaw had cancelled out Andy Tod's 39th minute opener for the Pars. It ended Accies' slim hopes of reaching the last 16 and Rankin was frustrated by how quickly they conceded after pulling level. He added: "I don't think we got what we deserved out of the game, I don't think we deserved to lose. I think when you look at the game as a whole, both teams played some decent stuff at times. "But the most vulnerable bit in the game is just after you score and we showed that vulnerability. "We scored a well-worked goal and then I was disappointed with how quickly things turned. We need to manage that situation better. It's an own goal but we have to be better."
