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6 hours ago
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Shankland missing from Hearts' Spanish training camp
Hearts have confirmed their squad for the trip to Spain for pre-season training and the name of Lawrence Shankland is not included. The team jet out this weekend and on-pitch work will be bolstered by sessions in the gym. Derek McInnes, the club's new coach, had hoped to have the club's out-of-contract striker in the squad but talks have not secured his signature. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is still recovering from a shoulder injury. The squad travelling is Frankie Kent, Stephen Kingsley, Craig Halkett, Jamie McCart, Beni Baningime, Elton Kabangu, Calem Nieuwenhof, Claudio Braga, Christian Borchgrevink, Cammy Devlin, Michael Steinwender, Blair Spittal, Alan Forrest, Harry Milne, Stuart Findlay, Yan Dhanda, James Wilson, Aidan Denholm, Lewis Neilson, Sander Kartum, Zander Clark, James Penrice, Ryan Fulton, Oisin McEntee, Adam Forrester, Musa Drammeh and Harry Stone. Like this: Like Related
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Defenceman Nicholson now with Flyers
Fife Flyers have confirmed that Canadian defenceman Ryan Nicholson is their latest recruit and the 26-year-old joins the club after a year in Finland where he played for RoKi in the Mestis League. Nicholson played five seasons in the NCAA for the RIT Tigers where he logged ice time in 161 games and a short spell with the Savannah Ghost Pirates in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) followed. Now he's coming to Kirkcaldy and Nicholson said: 'I feel very excited and grateful to be given the opportunity to play for one of the most historic clubs in the UK. 'I hope to be able to find a way to help contribute for the club to find success.' Jamie Russell, head coach and assistant general manager, commented: 'Ryan is a great defender with a high compete level. He is strong and an elite skater. We will use Ryan in all situations.' Like this: Like Related
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6 hours ago
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Tait and Bartley in The Lions den
Livingston have confirmed that Macaulay Tait has rejoined the club on a season-long loan from Heart of Midlothian. Tait, who played every game for The Lions from January this year, was a key figure in the midfield as the club secure promotion to the William Hill Premiership via the play-offs. The 19-year-old has been capped by Scotland at under-19 level and made 14 appearances with Hearts before making the switch to West Lothian. Tait's performances at the Home of the Set Fare Arena earned him the players, fans and coaches Young Player of the Year awards. He quickly became a fans favourite and has joined the first team squad as they continue to prepare for the new season. Their first pre-season game is at Alloa on Saturday, June 28. Meanwhile, Marvin Bartley joins the club's backroom staff as men's first-team coach. He first came to the West Lothian club in May 2019, from Hibernian, and he made 77 appearances across two seasons. The man nicknamed Marv was appointed club captain and was in the squad which made the Betfred Cup Final and a secured place in the Premiership's top six. Bartley retired In the summer of 2021 and was named as assistant manager to David Martindale before joining League One outfit Queen of the South. They narrowly missed out on a play-off spot before securing a mid-table finish in the following campaign. Martindale said that the elevation of Brian Rice left a void in the coaching team and it was a no-brainer to speak to Bartley. He added: 'My relationship with Marv over the years has only grown ever since the day we signed him from Hibs. I have huge respect for him as both a person, and as a coach. 'Bringing Marv back really softens the blow of losing Chipper (Brian Rice) in the dugout, but having both of these guys at the club really is fantastic for everyone at Livingston FC.' FLASHBACK: Marvin Bartley battles for the ball as a Livingston player at Hibs. Like this: Like Related
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7 hours ago
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Hibs midfielder joins Mansfield Town for undisclosed fee
Hibs midfielder Nathan Moriah-Welsh has joined Mansfield Town on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old joined Hibs in January 2024 and went on to make 40 appearances during his time at the Club. Moriah-Welsh made 24 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring one goal, which came against Peterhead in the League Cup. The Guyana international will now return to England, where he has spent the majority of his playing career having come through the ranks at AFC Bournemouth before featuring for Newport County prior to joining Hibs. On his departure, Hibs Head Coach David Gray commented: 'First of all, I would like to wish Nathan all the very best for his future career. He is good professional, and he has been brilliant to work with. 'Unfortunately, we couldn't provide Nathan with as much game-time as he would've liked, due to the number of options we have in the middle of the pitch. Hopefully, he will be able to kick-on and embrace this new challenge at Mansfield Town.' Hibs Sporting Director, Malky Mackay commented: 'It was important that we found the right club and got the right deal for Nathan to make sure he continued to progress his career. He is terrific young man, a top professional and a credit to his family. 'He leaves with the very best wishes from myself and from everyone at the Football Club and we wish him the best of luck going forward.' Moriah-Welsh told the Mansfield Town website: Nathan said: 'Mansfield was the club that stood out to me the most. I've had chats with the gaffer [Nigel Clough] and Simon [Clough] and everything seemed to make sense so it's the right move at the right time to go and push on. 'Having chats with Will Evans and Aaron Lewis, good things were said about the club. 'I've played here previously in the past and it's always been a tough game so all those things added up to a good move in the end. 'I always want to improve as a player and a person. I'm an energetic midfielder who wants to get up and down and likes a tackle.' Like this: Like Related
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7 hours ago
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Latest gang war arrest brings total so far to 50
Operation Portaledge detectives investigating the recent gang war activity in the East and West of the country have made another arrest, bringing the total so far to 50. A teenager was due to appear in court today Friday 27 June 2025 in connection with a number of fire-raisings in Edinburgh. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with wilful fire-raisings which occurred at three properties on Pitcairn Grove, Prestonfield Crescent and Niddrie Marischal Crescent in Edinburgh on Thursday, 17 April. 'He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Friday, 27 June, 2025.' Like this: Like Related
