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Hamilton Accies boss John Rankin admits he's been calling in favours to boost squad amid transfer embargo
The League One club managed to bring in three fresh faces on amateur deals Hamilton Accies boss John Rankin admits he is having to dip into his contacts book and call in favours to help boost the club's League One campaign this season. The club has been hit with a season-long transfer embargo, meaning they can only sign under-19 players or amateurs to bolster the squad. Last week, Accies brought in a trio of fresh faces on amateur deals with Canadian defender Cale Loughrey, midfielder Michael Stone and winger Idris Muir - who was playing in the West of Scotland League with Drumchapel United - all signing up. The trio helped Accies kick-off their league campaign with a 2-0 win at home to Montrose and Rankin said: "It is about contacts, relationships and making sure you know people. "When times are tough, you find out who is actually on your side and wants to help you. "Right now, we are finding that out. I've got folk on the phone saying: 'Ranks, I can help you out' "I need these people and, likewise, at some point these people will probably need me. "We need to take as many favours as we can, but I don't want to dive in too quickly and just take players who are available. We want players to make an impact as a starting player." On his new signings, Rankin said: "I am delighted that these three have committed to us and they can be successful for us on the pitch. "Cale has come in from Canada and spent a bit of time in Romania. His family are actually from Hamilton and he is a Hamilton supporter looking to showcase his talents in the UK. "That is an opportunity that we are prepared to give him. He gives us a good balance in that backline. "I thought he was a monster on Saturday and I am delighted to get him in. It helps us in an area we need help in. "We've got Idris from Drumchapel United. It is Daz [Mackinnon's] local area and he has been having a look at him. "Idris is a box of tricks and defenders don't know what they are going to get from him. That excites me and I think he should be a good player for us this season. "We've taken a gamble on him but I am positive about it with the way the kid is, with his workrate and his effort. "The way his body moves at times, he's like an elastic band, so he excites me with his unpredictability. "With Michael Stone, his uncle lives in Glasgow and is prepared to put him up here to showcase his talents. "He is 21-years-old, he's not played any professional football. He just wants tio play against men and, right now, we can give him that opportunity." Accies continue their league campaign away to Queen of the South on Saturday.
BBC News
26 minutes ago
- BBC News
Backlash as travel operator tells Everton fans 'get your steps in'
There has been backlash from Everton fans after they were told to "get their steps in" by a transport operator and walk about 30 minutes to the club's new ground. Merseytravel has suggested supporters could walk to the Hill Dickinson stadium on Saturday for the friendly against AS Roma from Moorfields station in Liverpool town fans are expected to use Sandhills train station, which is closer to the new ground, but the operator has warned it would be "extremely busy".The suggestion of walking from further out has been met with ridicule online, with some calling it "embarrassing" and a "shambles". The friendly, which kicks off at 15:00 BST, is the final test event at the new ground and will be the first time the 52,769-seater venue will be operating at near full test events at the ground left many fans concerned at the lack of public transport and a parking scheme in streets around the ground has also led to confusion and a post on X Merseytravel said: "Heading to the Everton v AS Roma double-header this weekend? "Everton Stadium is just 30 mins walk from Moorfields station – a great opportunity to get your steps in for the day and soak up the atmosphere for the big game!" 'Only in Liverpool' The suggestion was called into question by a number of people on social media, who described transport issues with the new stadium as a "shambles" and "embarrassing".One person said: "This is all well and good for young people and those who are able to walk long distances. What about those who struggle to walk long distances?"Another said: "Get your steps in as if you're doing us a favour."Others joked: "Just a mere seven-hour walk from nearby Southport railway station", and "A great opportunity to swim across the Mersey"."Only in Liverpool does the travel service tell you to walk," another Director at Merseyrail, Neil Grabham, said a "robust plan" was in place with extra services and staff across the network, adding "customers should expect the network to be very busy on Saturday"."Like train stations near other major football stadiums across the UK, Sandhills station will be extremely busy on matchdays," he said."Customers can help us, to help them, by planning ahead, allowing extra time for journeys, and considering alternative routes in case of unexpected disruption". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Times
39 minutes ago
- Times
Darwin Nunez set to leave Liverpool to join Al-Hilal
Darwin Núñez is on the brink of leaving Liverpool after talks over a £46million move to the Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. A deal between the clubs is set to be finalised after Núñez indicated he would accept a switch that would bring an end to three fitful years at Anfield. Simone Inzaghi's Al-Hilal and AC Milan had both registered their interest in the Uruguayan, but it is the Saudi club who have pressed ahead with matters. Al-Hilal are at present at a training camp in Germany before their new season and beat TSG Balingen 6-1 in a friendly on Wednesday night. Liverpool expect Núñez will now fly out to undergo a medical and complete the transfer. A three-year contract has been prepared for him. Napoli had been looking to sign Núñez, 26, earlier in the window but Liverpool's asking price was too high for them. The Merseyside club had originally been seeking around the €70million mark (£60.6million), a figure that was rejected following an approach from Al-Nassr at the end of the January window when priority was given to winning the Premier League rather than trimming Arne Slot's squad. However, it is likely that for a deal to be finalised the initial figure will be significantly lower at about €53million. Add-ons would top up the fee. Liverpool paid an initial fee of £64million, that could rise to £85million, for Núñez in the summer of 2022, in a transfer that was pushed by former manager Jürgen Klopp after the player had impressed in two Champions League games for Benfica against the club. Various bonuses were included, but the top-line figure of £85 million would only have been paid if the club had won the Champions League. Despite his popularity in sections of the fan base, Núñez has not proved a reliable asset. There was hope that Slot could bring the best out of the forward when he was appointed last summer, but Núñez scored just seven goals and by the end of the campaign had been pushed onto the periphery of Liverpool's plans. Two of those came away in a late 2-0 win over Brentford back in January which was an important victory in the club's march to the title and, in many respects, summed up why there remained a fondness for him among supporters. The departure of Núñez would continue the overhaul of Slot's squad with Harvey Elliott, who has attracted attention from RB Leipzig, and Federico Chiesa also looking to leave. Luís Diaz, Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, Tyler Morton, Nat Phillips and Trent Alexander-Arnold have already left since the end of last season and a £46million move for Núñez would take player sales to around £190million.
