Scottish Football: The Latest Developments
The search for a new Southampton manager may have taken a backseat in recent days, but it’s the Scottish Premiership that’s been making headlines with a flurry of managerial changes and transfer news. St Johnstone, in particular, has been at the forefront of the news, with the club seeking permission to talk to Ayr United’s Scott Brown about their managerial vacancy. The 39-year-old is keen to hold discussions with the Scottish Premiership club, who have also considered Larne boss Tiernan Lynch and Aberdeen coach Peter Leven.
According to reports, Ayr United manager Scott Brown, Aberdeen assistant Peter Leven, and Larne boss Tiernan Lynch are all on St Johnstone’s shortlist, with official approaches likely to be made to speak to several candidates over the next 24 hours. This development comes after St Johnstone parted ways with their previous manager, leaving the club in search of a new team boss.
Hearts’ New Head Coach Search
In other news, Hearts chief executive Andrew McKinlay has confirmed that the club will appoint a new head coach externally and that interim boss Liam Fox is not a contender. This decision comes after former head coach Steven Naismith was sacked following a string of poor performances. McKinlay revealed that a better second-half performance in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by St Mirren could have saved Naismith from the sack.
The bookmakers’ favourite to succeed Naismith is former Stoke City and Sunderland boss Alex Neil, who is closely followed by St Mirren’s Stephen Robinson, Vikingur’s Arnar Gunnlaugsson, and Falkirk’s John McGlynn. The hunt for a new head coach is well underway, with Hearts hoping to find the right candidate to turn their season around.
Transfer News and Rumours
Transfer news and rumours have also been doing the rounds, with several Scottish Premiership clubs making moves in the market. Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has confirmed that he wants to secure right-back Nicky Devlin on a new contract, with the 30-year-old’s current deal expiring at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Glenn Middleton has expressed his desire to stay with Dundee United and fight for his place despite the 24-year-old winger having failed to make a Premiership appearance this season. The news comes after English midfielder Todd Cantwell’s value dropped by 50% following his transfer to Rangers from Norwich City and then to Blackburn Rovers for £1.43m.
In other transfer news, Alfredo Morelos remains the most valuable player in Colombia despite his value dropping from £3.34m to £2.67m after being loaned to Atletico Nacional following Santos’ relegation in Brazil. The news will come as a blow to the Colombian striker, who will be looking to regain his form and increase his value.
Scotland’s Nations League Preparations
Scotland’s Nations League preparations have also been hit by injuries, with Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic confirming that former Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic and Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic will not be part of his 25-man squad for the meeting with Scotland on 12 October. The news comes after the pair failed to recover from recent injuries.
Former Celtic centre-half Dedryck Boyata has also been left out of Club Bruges’ Champions League squad and will not face his former club. The news will come as a blow to the Belgian defender, who will be looking to regain his form and earn a spot in the squad.
Torino Striker Che Adams’ Injury Woes
Torino striker Che Adams has insisted that he had to pull out of Scotland’s Nations League defeats by Poland and Portugal earlier this month because of a hip injury and not because he was still settling with his new club. The news will come as a relief to Scotland fans, who will be hoping that the striker can regain his form and fitness in time for the next round of Nations League fixtures.
The world of Scottish football is always full of surprises, with managerial changes, transfer news, and injuries all making headlines. As the season continues to unfold, one thing is for sure – there will be plenty of twists and turns to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
The Scottish Premiership continues to produce some of the most exciting and unpredictable football in the world, with clubs like Celtic, Rangers, and Hearts always in the mix for major honours. As the season reaches its climax, fans will be eagerly anticipating the next round of fixtures and the drama that comes with them.
In a season that has already seen its fair share of shocks and surprises, one thing is for sure – the Scottish Premiership will continue to thrill and entertain fans until the very end. With the managerial changes, transfer news, and injuries all making headlines, it’s an exciting time for Scottish football. And with clubs like St Johnstone, Hearts, and Aberdeen all making moves in the market, it’s anyone’s guess what the future holds for the Scottish Premiership.
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