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Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Brian Graham targeted by SPFL Premiership club after he rejected chance to manage Partick Thistle
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FALKIRK will make a shock bid to take Brian Graham to the Premiership after he rejected the chance to boss Partick Thistle. SunSport can reveal Bairns boss John McGlynn is eager to add the veteran frontman to his Championship-winning squad. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Brian Graham will not continue his role as manager at Firhill Credit: Willie Vass 2 He could make a shock move to the Premiership Credit: Kenny Ramsay Graham turns 38 in November but was top scorer in the second tier this season with 15 goals for the Jags. He ended the campaign as co-boss at Firhill with Mark Wilson, after the sacking of Thistle legend Kris Doolan. Wilson has emerged as favourite to take the job on his own, with a club announcement expected on Friday morning. Graham was interviewed for the full-time job this week along with Morton gaffer Dougie Imrie, ex-Dundee and Dunfermline boss James McPake and former Celtic defender Paul Caddis. It's understood the Jags board and new director of football Ian Baraclough were impressed by the club captain and offered him the post. But Graham - who has also been linked with a player-coach role at Dunfermline next term - has decided to move elsewhere. He has one year left on his playing contract at Firhill but has already stepped down from his role as manager of the women's team. And a return to top-flight action next term may be enough to convince Graham to switch to McGlynn's Falkirk. Meanwhile, Morton last confirmed Imrie would be staying at Cappielow after his own talks with the Jags. A Ton statement read: "Greenock Morton Football Club can confirm that we granted permission for Dougie to speak with Partick Thistle regarding their vacant managerial position last week. Partick Thistle boss Brian Graham hits out after women's star Courtney Stewart waits HOURS for ambulance after horror head knock vs Rangers "While we do not want Dougie to leave, we always told him we would never stand in his way if there was an opportunity he wished to pursue. "While there has naturally been some uncertainty during this period, we are pleased to confirm that Dougie will be remaining with Greenock Morton. "His commitment to the club remains strong, and he is fully focused on the season ahead. "We are delighted to have Dougie on board and while we accept there is uncertainty right now, we hope this can be resolved in the coming week and we can look forward to the continued progress under his leadership." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Courier
11-05-2025
- Health
- The Courier
EXCLUSIVE: Eljamel inquiry begins pursuit of disgraced ex-NHS Tayside surgeon
The judge-led inquiry into the work of disgraced ex-Dundee surgeon Sam Eljamel 'is making every effort' to track him down, The Courier can reveal. Inquiry bosses have written to hospitals in Libya where the rogue doctor is believed to have been practicing. Eljamel is accused of harming hundreds of patients while employed by NHS Tayside from 1995 to 2013 before later fleeing to his home country. We reported last year how the shamed medic has been building a growing empire in the Libyan city of Misrata where he continues to operate. Eljamel has been invited to apply for 'core participant' status by the inquiry, given his actions will be central to the whole investigation. The inquiry has also contacted medical legal defence groups to check if any of them are representing Eljamel. None have said they are. Mr Eljamel had not applied to core participant status to allow him to fully engage with the probe before the May 2 deadline. It is understood inquiry chiefs do not expect him to respond, but they are expected to make every effort to contact the disgraced doctor. As a public inquiry the judge has powers to compel potential witnesses to attend. Those who refuse to comply could be held in contempt. But in practice, the inquiry will be unable to force any relevant witnesses who are living overseas to engage. A spokeswoman said: 'The Eljamel inquiry is making every effort to get in contact with Mr Eljamel and will continue to do so. 'As an individual with a significant interest in the work of the inquiry, Mr Eljamel is entitled to apply for Core Participant status. 'The inquiry would welcome any such application. 'To date, the inquiry has made attempts to trace Mr Eljamel via organisations with which he has been previously associated and through known, former legal representatives. 'The inquiry is currently exploring options to deliver correspondence to him directly overseas. 'With or without Mr Eljamel's involvement, the inquiry seeks to provide answers as to what happened, what went wrong, and who was responsible.' In 2023, police officers leading the criminal investigation into Eljamel warned they fear he will never be extradited to Britain. Victims of the rogue surgeon want him to be brought back to Scotland to face justice. Labour Scottish Secretary Ian Murray told campaigners the UK Government's hands are tied until police decide if Eljamel's actions were criminal. But the foreign office may explore extradition if he is charged. Eljamel has made no secret of the fact he continues to practice in Libya. In December, fresh pictures posted by Al-Nahda Hospital in Misrata showed him operating on patients with back pain. In February 2023, he was seen mingling with colleagues while giving a lecture on brain tumours at a medical conference in Libyan capital Tripoli. Since fleeing Scotland the shameless neurosurgeon has also been photographed treating a baby. NHS Tayside – who employed Eljamel – is likely to be among the core participants. The inquiry is being chaired by senior judge Lord Weir. Jamie Dawson KC – who quizzed Nicola Sturgeon during the UK Covid inquiry – is the investigation's senior counsel.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Rangers and Hibs star at centre of transfer ban over big-money move two years ago
He has only just helped his club retain their league championship crown TRANSFER SHOCK Ex-Rangers and Hibs star at centre of transfer ban over big-money move two years ago FORMER Hibs and Rangers striker Jason Cummings is at the centre of a FIFA transfer ban over his move to India two years ago. Cummings, who has been capped by both Scotland and Australia, has just helped his club Mohun Bagan retain their Indian Super League title. Advertisement 2 Jason Cummings on holiday with Wag Hannah in the Philippines Credit: Instagram / hannahdoigx 2 Cummings joined Mohun Bagan from Central Coast Mariners in 2023 Credit: Getty But they have been left stunned because FIFA have slapped a transfer ban on them because of irregularities over Cummings' move from Australian club Central Coast Mariners in 2023. Although the ex-Dundee and Nottingham Forest star left when his contract expired, his club in Kolkata were obliged to pay training compensation to his former club in Australia, who complained to FIFA when they didn't receive the fee. FIFA have now imposed a transfer ban on Mohun Bagan, who have insisted the mistake was an error. They stated: "This was a technical error. It's a temporary ban. The problem is administrative in nature. Advertisement "We have reached out to FIFA, and will get this sorted in a week. "The issue stems from the transfer of Jason Cummings from another club two years ago and his training compensation fee. "We believe we completed the payments at the time of signing." Cummings scored in the ISL Cup final lat month, as did fellow ex-SPFL striker Jamie Maclaren. Advertisement Also making an impact that day was former Ger Greg Stewart. He is out of contract in the summer and his future at the club remains unclear amid rumours that he won't be offered a new deal due to injury fears. Kris Boyd explains why Celtic striker Adam Idah and Rangers' Cyriel Dessers are similar players But he issued a reminder of what he has to offer as he helped turn this game from a goal down, providing the assist for Maclaren's winner. Indian outlet The Bridge gave him the top rating of 7.6/10, saying: "Changed the game after coming on. Advertisement "Showed class under pressure." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
I'm an ex-Rangers striker who got an Indian club a transfer ban
Cummings, who has been capped by both Scotland and Australia, has just helped his club Mohun Bagan retain their Indian Super League title. But they have been left stunned because FIFA have slapped a transfer ban on them because of irregularities over Cummings' move from Australian club Central Coast Mariners in 2023. Read more: Although the ex-Dundee and Nottingham Forest star left when his contract expired, his club in Kolkata were obliged to pay training compensation to his former club in Australia, who complained to FIFA when they didn't receive the fee. FIFA have now imposed a transfer ban on Mohun Bagan, who have insisted the mistake was an error. They stated: "This was a technical error. It's a temporary ban. The problem is administrative in nature. "We have reached out to FIFA, and will get this sorted in a week. The issue stems from the transfer of Jason Cummings from another club two years ago and his training compensation fee. We believe we completed the payments at the time of signing."
