Hamilton News

Fortune prepares to seal A 3.8m move to Celtic THE SCOTSMAN: Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune looks set to be included in the Celtic squad which takes off for a pre-season trip to Australia tomorrow after being won over by the club and manager Tony Mowbray.

Burnley manager Owen Coyle is weighing up whether to make another offer for Hamilton Academical full-back Brian Easton.

BURNLEY are believed to be closing in on Hamilton Academical left back Brian Easton, after Wolves hijacked their bid to sign team-mate James McCarthy.

HAMILTON defender Brian Easton wants to follow Steven Fletcher by moving to the Barclays Premier League this summer.

Hamilton defender Brian Easton is keen to secure a summer switch to Burnley and test himself in the Premier League.

Owen Coyle has reportadly offered Hamilton 1 million for the 21 year old defender,Brian Easton.

Celtic keeper Artur Boruc has been told by manager Tony Mowbray to shape up or ship out.

BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle is expected to further strengthen his back line before the end of the week, with Doncaster centre back Matt Mills linked.

Hamilton have confirmed Burnley's interest in teenage midfielder James McCarthy.

Burnley have agreed a fee for Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher, but Hamilton are reported to have snubbed the Clarets' bid for James McCarthy.

Hamilton defender Mark McLaughlin believes it is imperative Billy Reid's squad is retained this summer.

Mark McLaughlin would love to see Hamilton bolstered by a couple of new signings ahead of the new season.

Accies skipper Alex Neil believes there are good players in the SPL but says they are often too scared to express themselves Exclusive By Chris Jack HAMILTON ACCIES skipper Alex Neil reckons the fear factor killed the standard of football in the top flight last term.

Hamilton Academical midfielder James McArthur says he is making good progress following an operation to clean up a knee problem.

EAST LOTHIAN have come from off the pace to capture the second qualifying place behind West Lothian in the East Section of the Scottish Cities & Counties Bowls Championship for the Andrew Hamilton Trophy.

Roberto Martinez's first task as manager of Wigan Athletic could be to snatch James McCarthy from Celtic's grasp.

Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo heads the list of winners in a special Scottish edition of our TEAMtalk Soccers awards, chosen by Gareth Friel.

Roberto Martinez's first step as Wigan manager could be to sign Hamilton's teenage midfielder James McCarthy.

THE severity of Clyde's financial crisis became clear last night when 11 players were freed because the club has no cash to offer them new deals.

The Mirror is reporting today that Swansea City are targeting St Mirren midfielder Andy Dorman.