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The Courier
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
Freed Dunfermline Athletic defender linked with move to Northern Ireland
Freed Dunfermline defender Aaron Comrie could be on his way to Glentoran in the Northern Irish Premiership. The former St Johnstone full-back was one of 14 players who left East End Park at the end of the season. And the 28-year-old is reported to now be in talks with Glentoran about a move to Belfast. Comrie spent six years with Dunfermline after leaving Saints in 2019 and racked up his 200th appearance for the Pars back in January. He has been a dependable presence in the Fifers back line for five campaigns in the Championship and is a League One winner from two years ago. However, with a big shake-up expected at Dunfermline this summer, he was deemed surplus to requirements when the club announced their retained and released list earlier this month. Glentoran finished the season in third place in the NIFL Premiership but lost out to eventual winners Cliftonville in the semi-finals of the play-off for a UEFA Conference League spot. Manager Declan Devine is eager to strengthen his squad after missing out on Europe and has targeted Comrie's experience in his summer recruitment. The Glens' squad already includes Comrie's former Dunfermline and Celtic youth team-mate, Joe Thomson, as well as fellow Scot Liam Burt. Comrie was joined by Rhys Breen, Joe Chalmers, Craig Clay, Michael O'Halloran, Omar Taylor-Clarke, Craig Wighton and David Wotherspoon, as well as six loan players, in being released by the Pars after the end of the season. Wighton has since joined Montrose on a two-year deal after opting to go part-time, whilst Breen has spoken of facing a 'make or break' move following his exit.
Daily Record
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Conor McMenamin will be 'new signing' as he closes in on fresh St Mirren deal
The Northern Irish winger joined the Paisley club in 2023 and gaffer Stephen Robinson wants to keep him longer. Stephen Robinson has confirmed Conor McMenamin is close to signing a new deal with St Mirren. The talented winger joined the Buddies in 2023 from Northern Irish Premiership side Glentoran on a two-year deal with the option of a further year. And keeping someone of the 29-year-old's quality at the club was a no-brainer for Saints boss Robinson who says he will be like a 'new signing' following injury problems. Before the season started, McMenamin underwent surgery for a patella tendon injury but was then ruled out for a 'rare issue' affecting his calf/Achilles a few games into his first-team comeback. But now, having returned to action and netting against Rangers last weekend, Robbo says having him and his character is a positive addition to the squad as they prepare to face Aberdeen at the SMiSA Stadium in the Premiership today. Robbo is only missing teenager Evan Mooney but the young forward is back in training following ankle surgery. He said: 'With Conor, we're very close to doing a deal this week so that gives us a boost,' he said at the club's Ralston training ground yesterday. That's like a new signing for us. 'It's been a really tough season for Conor and you see his impact when he is on the pitch. He's been involved, he's scored, he's created the goal against Ross County. That's just fleeting moments of his talent. 'He's a maverick, he's something different that we don't have and haven't had. To get him fully fit and mentally ready to go again over the summer will be a huge boost to us. 'He's a great boy, he's a character around the place. His mindset and attitude have changed over the last year. His work ethic has changed massively and we're hoping to see the fruits and the benefits of that now. 'He's been very, very unfortunate with the injuries – the two injuries have been really strange injuries.' Having gone so long without playing, Robbo praised McMenamin's mental strength to bounce back to fitness. He added: 'It's mentally testing when you're in a treatment room while everybody's out every day and you get to see them for half-an-hour before you're left on your own for two or three hours. 'The mental aspect of football and the mental strength needed to be a professional footballer and deal with all the bad things is huge. We try and help the players here. Conor's shown really strong mentalities. 'He's had down days, of course, when you don't think you're ever getting any better but that was light at the end of the tunnel for him. He is a great boy and keeps us all laughing.'
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Celtic and Rangers star finds new club two months after leaving last team over bitter ‘inappropriate messages' feud
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EX-CELTIC and Rangers youth star has found a new team just two months on from leaving his old side by 'mutual consent'. That was after a bitter feud between player and club which was carried out in public on social media. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 An ex-Rangers star who also featured for Celtic at youth level has found a new club Credit: PA:Press Association 3 The midfielder also represented Scotland up to U21 level Credit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow 3 Liam Burt left previous club Shamrock Rovers by 'mutual consent' Credit: Sportsfile Liam Burt was a youth teamer at Celtic, before making the rare switch directly to Rangers. He was in the youth side at Ibrox too before going on to make three first-team appearances, then had loan spells at Dumbarton and Alloa Athletic. Burt then sensationally RETURNED to Celtic, but didn't play a minute before moving to the Irish Premier Division with Bohemians. The midfielder then transferred to Shamrock Rovers in 2023, but his spell there ended in February this year and was followed by a social media blast directed at the club's 'appalling and disgraceful' treatment of him during a loan spell with rivals Shelbourne. Burt posted screenshots of WhatsApp messages directed to the club, which said: "Not once I was contacted checking up on how I was or how it was going, not once was I contacted with a well done. "And worst of all, since the season finished I have not been contacted once from you about any plan for me, leaving me in no man's land, not knowing if I was coming or going and mentally challenged from what was happening." But the club hit back, saying in a statement: "Shamrock Rovers F.C. is extremely disappointed by Liam's highly inappropriate messages sent to our management team. "We note that these messages were only posted after the player received his financial settlement from the club in lieu of his mutual cancellation. "We welcome the fact that the player has deleted his comments on social media, however we are reviewing all options available to the club in respect of any recourse we may take in addressing this situation." And Burt has now signed for Glentoran in the Northern Irish Premiership. Will Adam Idah still be at Celtic next season after failing to take Kyogo's jersey The club said: "Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of influential Scottish midfielder Liam Burt on a two-year deal, with the option of a third season. "The 26-year-old becomes the club's first signing of the summer and joins the Glens following the mutual termination of his contract with League of Ireland Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers." Burt added: "I'm absolutely delighted to sign for Glentoran - one of the biggest clubs in Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland. "I've played for big clubs in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, so I know the expectation, pressure and responsibility that come with that and I enjoy that challenge." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
