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Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
How Hamilton Accies' squad looks after transfer embargo
The League One side have less than 20 players to choose from ahead of Saturday's League One opener against Montrose Hamilton Accies' transfer embargo has left the club with just 19 first team players to choose from this season. The League One club were hit by a season-long transfer ban last week for failing to notify the SPFL they had been in default of their tax obligations to HMRC on three occasions and are only allowed to bring in under-19 players or amateurs as part of the sanction imposed. But it is understood the club will not be making any moves to strengthen their squad with youngsters ahead of the big kick-off this weekend at home to Montrose, nor for the foreseeable future. While Accies are still able to field a number of key men from last term, goalkeeper Dean Lyness and Dylan McGowan, who are both contracted until May 2026, will not be able to feature. A Hampden source has told Lanarkshire Live Sport that Hamilton allowed their deals to expire before launching their recent contract extensions with the SFA, meaning they come under 'new registrations' caught by the embargo. Last season's loanees Ricki Lamie and Charlie Telfer - who were offered permanent deals after both being released by Ross County - also can't play. Midfielder Ben Williamson - who was badly injured in a car accident in December - is also not included in this season's squad. Hamilton can promote youngsters from their youth squads but the current pool for the League One campaign - which includes three 16-year-old midfielders in Kayden Aitken, Josh Carson and Aaron Eadie - will be as follows: Goalkeepers: Michael Marks; Jamie Smith Defenders: Tony Gallacher; Stephen Hendrie; Lee Kilday; Kyle MacDonald; Cian Newbury; Fergus Owens. Midfielders: Kayden Aitken, Steven Bradley, Josh Carson, Aaron Eadie, Barry Maguire, Stuart McKinstry, Connor Smith. Forwards: Liam Morgan, Kevin O'Hara, Scott Robinson, Oli Shaw. Players out on loan: Josh Lane (Stranraer, goalkeeper) Neil Stafford (Forfar Athletic, goalkeeper). Accies face Montrose on Saturday in the League One opener and a fan protest is being planned by the Accies Supporters Association outside Broadwood ahead of the clash.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Montrose win 'steadies the ship' but 'an awful lot to do' for Dundee
Herald football writer Stephen McGowan thinks Dundee's 5-0 win over Montrose will help "steady the ship" at Den's Park, despite their League Cup exit. After a disappointing start to the group stage, Steven Pressley's side recorded back-to-back wins over Montrose and Bonnyrigg Rose but won't progress to the last 16 of the competition. "It's been a ropey old start for Stephen Pressley," McGowan told the BBC's Scottish Football podcast. "I think it was always going to be a really difficult time. "A lot of people felt that the sacking of Tony Doherty was pretty harsh, pretty unfair. That wasn't really Stephen Pressley's fault. "He just came into a slightly unenviable situation where people were dubious about him from the start and against that backdrop, the very last thing you want to do is go out the League Cup in the first couple of games."So five goals against Montrose will be welcome. It will help to steady the ship a little bit but I don't think there's any question that they have an awful lot to do."I think right now if you were looking at the teams people would expect to struggle in that Premiership right now, I think Dundee would be one of the main picks."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pressley left 'satisfied' at Montrose hammering after 'concerning' first half
Dundee manager Steven Pressley was pleased to see a second-half turnaround from his side after a "concerning" opening 45 minutes. A Simon Murray penalty - the captain's first of the season - set Steven Pressley's side on their way early on, but the new Dens Park boss felt his side were lacklustre for periods of the first half. Dundee ended a disappointing group campaign with a 5-0 hammering of third-tier visitors Montrose, to finish third in their league cup group. "I was obviously pleased with the result, and I thought in the second half in particular we were much better," said Pressley. "Much better as a unit, as a team, more synchronised in our pressing and our decision making, but I was a little bit concerned in the first half. "We actually started the game really well, really aggressively and I was excited with our opening 10 or 15 minutes, but I just felt that we became a little bit disjointed at times. "There were some good things in the second half and of course, three set-play goals again, which is a big part of what we're working on. "So, the second half, [I was] much more satisfied, first half a little bit concerned on certain aspects."
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Pressley left 'satisfied' at Montrose hammering after 'concerning' first half
Dundee manager Steven Pressley was pleased to see a second-half turnaround from his side after a "concerning" opening 45 minutes.A Simon Murray penalty - the captain's first of the season - set Steven Pressley's side on their way early on, but the new Dens Park boss felt his side were lacklustre for periods of the first ended a disappointing group campaign with a 5-0 hammering of third-tier visitors Montrose, to finish third in their league cup group."I was obviously pleased with the result, and I thought in the second half in particular we were much better," said Pressley."Much better as a unit, as a team, more synchronised in our pressing and our decision making, but I was a little bit concerned in the first half."We actually started the game really well, really aggressively and I was excited with our opening 10 or 15 minutes, but I just felt that we became a little bit disjointed at times."There were some good things in the second half and of course, three set-play goals again, which is a big part of what we're working on."So, the second half, [I was] much more satisfied, first half a little bit concerned on certain aspects."
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Montrose learners level up at fourth annual esports showdown
Montrose Primary School was buzzing with excitement as learners geared up for their fourth annual inter-house esports tournament on July 26. The digital competition, which has become a much-anticipated event on the school calendar, saw players going head-to-head in Minecraft and, for the first time, Rocket League. 'This year, we wanted to allow more learners to participate, so we introduced Rocket League alongside Minecraft,' said Ronel Sauer, Montrose's Girls' Sports Coordinator and Esports Manager. She added that it doubled the excitement and gave more children a shot at winning. Also read: The 2025 Alfeco Montrose Dream Big Night Challenge offers thrills and cheers Adding to the stakes, the tournament also served as a selection round for Montrose's official Comic Con and RCL esports teams. Sauer pointed out that the real twist and fun doesn't end at the final whistle but at 18:00, learners return for the school's first-ever 12-hour LAN party, gaming through the night until 6am. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
