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Daily Record
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
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.
Glasgow Times
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Free football camps to take place across Glasgow this summer
The sessions, organised by Scottish Gas and the Scottish FA, will help keep "thousands of children active, social, and engaged" during the school holidays. Drumchapel United, Pollok United, Whitacre Wolves, Glasgow City, and Castlemilk are among the clubs taking part in the camps which will run throughout July and August. Lee McCulloch, former Scotland international (Image: Supplied) Former Scotland international, Lee McCulloch, said: "Football has always been more than just a game to me. "It's about teamwork, confidence, and keeping active. Read more: Legendary rapper Betty Boo names THIS Glasgow band as dream collaboration Celtic winger Kuhn reportedly in advanced talks with Leipzig Hundreds of Glasgow pupils to get free school meals in child poverty initiative "These camps are a brilliant way for kids to stay engaged during the break while also giving parents some much-needed peace of mind." James Corcoran, head of strategic brand partnerships at Scottish Gas, said: 'Scottish Gas has been a constant in communities for generations, and we're proud to support families when it matters most. Our holiday camps are about more than football – they offer fun activities for kids and support for parents who need a reliable helping hand over the holidays.' The schedule for these free camps is as follows: Drumchapel United at Donald Dewar, 220 Garscadden Road, G15 8SX, will hold camps from July 14 to 18 and August 4 to 8, between 10am and 1pm. Pollok United at Nethercraigs Sport Centre, 310 Cokerhill Road, G52 1RR, will host from June 30 to July 4 and July 7 to 11, between 10am and 1pm. Whitacre Wolves at Gowanbank Primary, 1 Craigbank Drive, G53 6RA, will have camps from June 30 to July 4 and August 4 to 8, from 10am to 1pm. Glasgow City at GHA Rugby Football Club, Braidholm Road, G46 6EB, will organise sessions from July 7 to 11 and July 21 to 25, from 9am to 12pm. Castlemilk at Barlia Football Centre, 60 Glenwood Path, G45 9UD, will host children from July 14 to 18, between 9am and 12pm. For more details, go to The summer will also witness an increase in the Scottish Gas Para camps, aimed at helping people with disabilities engage and participate in football. These week-long camps will run throughout the year and engage with more than 1,000 participants. Commenting on the the importance of increasing the awareness of the Para football camps, Pat Nevin, former Chelsea and Everton winger, said: "There's strong evidence that football and sport can play a huge role in supporting young people with autism, from improving motor skills and social interaction to helping reduce the severity of certain symptoms. "That's why initiatives like the Para Football Camps are so important. The positive impact they can have isn't just significant — it can be life-changing."
