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Pedersen hopes Sheff Wed can add to squad this week
Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen expects to add reinforcements to his threadbare squad before Saturday's first league fixture at Hillsborough against Stoke City. The Owls lost their Championship opener against Leicester City on Sunday following a pre-season dominated by ongoing uncertainty over their ownership, finances and having to operate under a transfer embargo. But with the club settling outstanding debts last Friday, Pedersen has been given the green light to make much needed additions to a squad down the bare bones just one week in. "We have to hurry up but we also have to be a bit patient because we need the right players who can help us not only for three months or six months but can help us through the whole season," he told BBC Radio Sheffield. "We are doing all that we can in the background to be prepared to do something quickly. "I hope that we have maybe one or two players before the next league game because otherwise we will have only 12 senior players so I hope we can do something." Pedersen admitted Wednesday, who used 50 per cent of their Solidarity Payment from the Premier League to settle outstanding debts last Friday, have as many as 60 players in their sights. Experienced defensive duo Ben Mee and Liam Cooper and Manchester United academy products Harry Amass and Toby Collyer are thought to be of interest to the South Yorkshire club. Faes gives Leicester late win over troubled Sheff Wed 'Sell up, you plonker' - how Sheff Wed fans united against owner Why have authorities not stepped in over Sheff Wed and Morecambe crises? But with the club still under restrictions meaning they can not pay a transfer fee (including for a loan) until the end of the winter transfer window in the 2026-27 season, options remain limited. To compound the situation Pedersen will be without midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah against Stoke after he sustained a hamstring injury in the defeat at Leicester. Barry Bannan, who received a one match ban for his red card against Leicester City, will miss Wednesday's Carabao Cup first round tie at Bolton but is available for the visit of the Potters this weekend. Pedersen, who took over at the start of the month following Danny Rohl's departure by mutual consent, believes his over-stretched squad with six academy players on the bench, showed character at the King Power Stadium. "I think there were many people that did not have many expectations because they know it is a difficult situation. But they saw how the boys work together today also in difficult [circumstances]," he added. "This is the base for Sheffield Wednesday. We are a working team who stay together when it's difficult." Latest Sheffield Wednesday news, analysis and fan views Listen to Sheffield Wednesday content on BBC Sounds
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03-08-2025
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Hamilton Accies admit 'serious weaknesses in our finance and administration' following player ban
Hamilton Accies chairman Jock Brown has issued a statement admitting to 'serious weaknesses in our finance and administration departments' as the club consider appealing a season-long transfer embargo. The club were slapped with the sanction after admitting to three counts of failing to notify the SPFL it had been in default of its tax obligations to HMRC. That means they can only bring in players under-19 or who are amateurs. The statement reads: 'The decision of the SPFL Tribunal yesterday to extend our transfer embargo till the end of the season is obviously another massive blow to the club. The written decision is awaited and the question of appeal will be carefully considered at that time. READ MORE: Accies' fans group lashes out at 'alarming managerial and operational failures' after transfer ban READ MORE: SPFL hammer Hamilton Accies with a season-long transfer embargo 'The offences admitted related to serious weaknesses in our finance and administration departments – and to the dreadful circumstances which afflicted the operation of the club for the past two seasons. 'The finance and administration departments have now been completely revamped and the circumstances and environment which used to prevail have been consigned to the past. 'In addition to appointing a new chief finance officer and head of administration, the club is well along the process of negotiating new investment and strengthening the board. I expect to be able to report very positive news on this front in the near future. 'Please be assured that a complete overhaul of the club is underway after one of the most difficult periods in our history. What is needed most of all is the continued backing of our supporters for John Rankin and the team on the pitch.'
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03-08-2025
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SPFL hammer Hamilton Accies with a season-long transfer embargo
Hamilton Accies have been hit with a season-long transfer embargo and £7,500 fine, the SPFL has announced. The Lanarkshire side, who were docked 15 points and fined £9,000 in May for breaching multiple SPFL rules, were relegated from the Championship last season and their woes have been compounded by today's news the club has been banned from signing players after the club admitted to three counts of failing to notify the SPFL it had been in default of its tax obligations to HMRC. John Rankin's side have been fielding some players as trialists, including Ricki Lamie and Charlie Telfer, in the Premier Sports Cup matches this month and the Accies gaffer said last week he hoped the ban would be lifted in time for them to sign for the new League One season starting on August 2. However, the club's hopes of winning the League One title have been dealt a huge blow by the news they will be unable to strengthen the squad in this window and the January 2026 transfer window. READ MORE: Hamilton Accies 'working around the clock' to sort transfer embargo, says John Rankin READ MORE: Hamilton Accies boss hopes transfer embargo is lifted 'in next week or so' A statement from the SPFL read: "The SPFL can today confirm that an independent disciplinary tribunal has imposed a season-long transfer embargo on Hamilton Academical FC. "The William Hill League 1 club was already subject to a transfer embargo following remuneration and tax defaults which were determined or admitted during season 2024/25. "Any SPFL club that fails to settle its tax obligations or pay its players on time is subject to an automatic transfer embargo under SPFL Rules. "At a hearing which took place on Thursday 24 July, Hamilton Academical FC admitted to further breaches of SPFL Rules by failing to settle its tax obligations to HMRC on three occasions, and for failing to notify the SPFL that it had been in default of its tax obligations to HMRC on each occasion, as required by SPFL Rules. "Following these latest admitted breaches by the club, an independent disciplinary tribunal imposed the following sanctions: • a transfer embargo which will remain in place until the opening of the registration window, which follows the end of season 2025/26; and • A fine of £7,500 - £5,000 of which is suspended." READ MORE: Lanarkshire derby kicks off KDM Evolution Trophy READ MORE: Former Celtic and Hamilton Accies hero is new Sampdoria boss
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03-08-2025
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How Hamilton Accies' squad looks after transfer embargo
Hamilton Accies' transfer embargo has left the club with just 19 first team players to choose from this season. The League One club were hit by a season-long transfer ban last week for failing to notify the SPFL they had been in default of their tax obligations to HMRC on three occasions and are only allowed to bring in under-19 players or amateurs as part of the sanction imposed. But it is understood the club will not be making any moves to strengthen their squad with youngsters ahead of the big kick-off this weekend at home to Montrose, nor for the foreseeable future. While Accies are still able to field a number of key men from last term, goalkeeper Dean Lyness and Dylan McGowan, who are both contracted until May 2026, will not be able to feature. A Hampden source has told Lanarkshire Live Sport that Hamilton allowed their deals to expire before launching their recent contract extensions with the SFA, meaning they come under 'new registrations' caught by the embargo. Last season's loanees Ricki Lamie and Charlie Telfer - who were offered permanent deals after both being released by Ross County - also can't play. Midfielder Ben Williamson - who was badly injured in a car accident in December - is also not included in this season's squad. Hamilton can promote youngsters from their youth squads but the current pool for the League One campaign - which includes three 16-year-old midfielders in Kayden Aitken, Josh Carson and Aaron Eadie - will be as follows: Goalkeepers: Michael Marks; Jamie Smith Defenders: Tony Gallacher; Stephen Hendrie; Lee Kilday; Kyle MacDonald; Cian Newbury; Fergus Owens. Midfielders: Kayden Aitken, Steven Bradley, Josh Carson, Aaron Eadie, Barry Maguire, Stuart McKinstry, Connor Smith. Forwards: Liam Morgan, Kevin O'Hara, Scott Robinson, Oli Shaw. Players out on loan: Josh Lane (Stranraer, goalkeeper) Neil Stafford (Forfar Athletic, goalkeeper). Accies face Montrose on Saturday in the League One opener and a fan protest is being planned by the Accies Supporters Association outside Broadwood ahead of the clash. READ MORE: Hamilton Accies fans' chief 'fears administration' over tax and wages issues READ MORE: Hamilton Accies boss John Rankin opens up on 'bitter disappointment' of transfer embargo after Dumbarton defeat READ MORE: Hamilton Accies admit 'serious weaknesses in our finance and administration' following player ban
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03-08-2025
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Former Partick Thistle star 'honoured' to be handed Hamilton Accies armband
Hamilton Accies have announced Scott Robinson will be the club's cpatin for the 2025/26 season in League One. The former Partick Thistle midfielder take the armband during a turbulent time for the club, following their relegation from the Championship last season and their subsequent season-long transfer embargo announced last week. But the club are sticking together with Accies gaffer John Rankin staying on amid the turmoil and picking Robinson to lead the players on the pitch. READ MORE: How Hamilton Accies' squad looks after transfer embargo READ MORE: John Rankin to fight on with Hamilton Accies as boss determined to see job through despite transfer ban Robinson, 33, made 14 appearance for Accies last term after joining from Partick in February and he says he is thrilled to take on the responsibility ahead of Saturday's opener at home to Montrose. Robinson said: 'It's a huge honour to be given the armband for this massive campaign coming up. I won't change who I am about the place, I'll just be my usual self and that's probably why the gaffer has chosen me. "I'm excited for the challenge ahead but we all need to play our part. There's a lot of experienced boys in the dressing room, as well as the young ones that will be involved this year. 'It's about setting high standards, I won't change how I am or how I do things but we all need to chip in. "It is going to be e really tough season with what's happened to us [the embargo] but we need to look forward to the challenge. We need to keep the young boys on track. "I've had lots of good captains in my career. I had Marius Žaliūkas when I was at Hearts, who brought me on as a young boy and really looked after me, so now it is time for me to be that figure for the younger ones coming through. "We need to just try and get the job done to get promoted. We know it is not going to be easy now, the squad will be very thin, but the young boys can play their part now. "They are all good, honest, young boys who work their socks off. I am going to be there to help them and when they make a mistake, I'll pick them up." Accies gaffer John Rankin said: "Robbo came in last season and immediately lifted the standards in training. His energy and professionalism was clear to see and that made an impact on the pitch. 'He's an important character in the dressing room and will be important when it comes to working with the youth that will play a part in the first team this season.'
