Summer Transfers Involving SPL Clubs
A busy pre-season for the 12 Scottish Premier League Teams
Jul 30, 2008
Another SPL season is nearly upon us, and the 12 clubs remain busy on the transfer front. While none of the clubs, including the Old Firm of Celtic and Rangers are unable to spend the large amounts that their English Premiership counterparts have the luxury of, most have made at least one major signing. Here is a breakdown of the transfer wheeling and dealing to date that has taken place since the end of last season in anticipation for the fresh start in SPL season 2008-2009:
ABERDEEN
In: Gary McDonald (Oldham); Bertrand Bossu (Walsall); Mark Kerr (Dundee United); Charlie Mulgrew (Wolves)
Out: Jackie McNamara (Falkirk); Barry Nicholson, Steve Lovell, Dave Bus, Richie Byrne, Derek Soutar (all released on free transfers)
CELTIC
In: Pat McCourt (Derry City); Giorgios Samaras (Manchester City)
Out: Michael McGovern (Dundee United); John Kennedy (Norwich - on loan)
DUNDEE UNITED
In: Scott Robertson (Dundee); Michael McGovern (Celtic); Paul Dixon (Dundee); Willo Flood (Cardiff - on loan)
Out: Euan McLean (St. Johnstone); Christian Kalvenes (Burnley); Mark Kerr (Aberdeen); Noel Hunt (Reading)
FALKIRK
In: Jackie McNamara (Aberdeen); Neil McCann (Hearts); Lee Bullen (Sheffield Wednesday); Burton O'Brien (Sheffield Wednesday)
Out: Pedro Moutinho (Maritimo); Jack Ross (St. Mirren); Liam Craig (St. Johnstone)
HAMILTON ACADEMICALS
In: Sean Murdoch (Dunfermline); Mark Corcoran (St. Mirren); Derek Lyle (Dundee)
Out: Mark Gilhaney (Dundee); Bryn Halliwell (Queen of the South)
HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN
In: David Obua (Kaizer Chiefs)
Out: Roman Bednar (West Bromwich Albion); Neil McCann (Falkirk); Marc McCusker (Clyde)
HIBERNIAN
In: David Van Zanten (St. Mirren)
Out: Guillame Beuzelin (Coventry); Mickael Antoine-Curier (Dundee)
INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE
In: Andy Barrowman (Ross County); Ryan Esson (Hereford)
Out: Dennis Wyness (St. Mirren); Stuart McCaffrey (St. Johnstone); Marius Niculae (Dinamo Bucharest)
KILMARNOCK
In: Allan Russell (Airdrie United); Gavin Skelton (Gretna)
Out: Iain Campbell (Alloa Athletic); Paul Di Giacomo (Airdrie United); Cameron Bell (Queen of the South)
MOTHERWELL
In: Bob Malcolm (Derby County)
Out: Martin Grehan (Stirling Albion); Chris McGuire (Airdrie United)
RANGERS
In: Kenny Miller (Derby County); Kyle Lafferty (Burnley); Andrius Velicka (Viking Stavanger)
Out: Filip Sebo (Valenciennes); Thomas Buffel (Cercle Bruges)
ST. MIRREN
In: Dennis Wyness (Inverness); Tom Brighton (Millwall); Jack Ross (Falkirk); Steven Robb (Dundee United)
Out: David Van Zanten (Hibernian); Mark Corcoran (Hamilton); Ian Maxwell (Partick Thistle)
Transfer Facts:
- The largest disclosed transfer fee of the summer involved the signing of Kyle Lafferty by Rangers from Burnley for a fee of £3 Million.
- Kenny Miller completes a remarkable return to Ibrox following a seven year exile which included a season spell at Old Firm rivals Celtic. His first period at Rangers lasted from July 2000 to November 2001.
- Giorgios Samaras played for Celtic last season on loan from Manchester City, scoring 6 times and helping the hoops win the SPL for the 3rd season in a row. He has now made the move permanent.
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