PARTICK THISTLE
IT was a case of one in and one out at Firhill as Alan Archibald, the Thistle manager, enjoyed a busy transfer deadline day.
Things kicked off yesterday morning as Robbie Muirhead was unveiled after completing a loan move until January from Dundee United. The former Kilmarnock kid earned plaudits during his time at Rugby Park but has struggled to impress at the start of the year.
He said: “The gaffer [Jackie McNamara] sees me as a long-term rather than a short-term fix. It is good that I have still got another two years on my contract when I go back in January so I have got time to develop as a player. When I go back, hopefully I can push for a place and play week in week out.”
Later in the afternoon it then emerged that Thistle's 20-year-old defender Jack Hendry joined Wigan Athletic on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He had also been a target for Everton but was instead lured to the DW Stadium by Gary Caldwell.
HIBERNIAN
ALAN STUBBS bolstered his attacking options yesterday with two signings in the form of former Chelsea wonderkid Islam Feruz and Estonian striker Henri Anier.
Feruz is a player whose name will resonate with many in Scotland for his performances at various levels for the national team as well as his high-profile switch from Celtic to Chelsea. The 19-year-old now returns north of the border from Stamford Bridge on a season-loan to Easter Road.
"I am excited to be coming back to Scotland and get some first team football under my belt," said the Somalian-born Scot. "Hibs have a good young team and I've played with a number of the boys before with the national team.
"The manager has shown faith me and I'm looking forward to repaying it by giving 100% when I'm selected."
Anier arrives on a similar deal from Dundee United. The former Motherwell striker has failed to set the heather on fire at Tannadice and will hope he can reignite his career under Stubbs.
DUNDEE
Paul Hartley's club announced Rhys Healey had signed on loan from Cardiff City until January.
They also unveiled left-sided midfielder Riccardo Calder as a new recruit, who again joins on a short-term deal until January, this time from Aston Villa.
Meanwhile, Simon Ferry has left Dens Park by mutual consent.
DUNDEE UNITED
Jackie McNamara, the Dundee United manager, welcomed two new players into the club with the signing of Australian internationalist Adam Taggart and midfielder Aaron Kuhl.
The 22-year-old Taggart has joined until January from Fulham and will meet up with his new team-mates when he comes back off international duty.
Kuhl, 19, will be on Tayside for a similar length of time as a result of his loan move from Reading.
KILMARNOCK
Gary Locke, the Kilmarnock manager, snapped up his former Hearts full-back Kevin McHattie on a three-year deal after he was released by the Tynecastle club yesterday afternoon.
ALLOA
Alloa Athletic manager Danny Lennon has brought in Rangers midfielder Robbie Crawford on loan until January. The 22-year-old enjoyed a spell out on loan at Morton last year and will now spend the next few months at another of the Ibrox club's Championship rivals.
MORTON
Another club, another loan move. This time it was Morton getting in on the act with the acquisition of Swansea City striker Alex Samuel.
The 19-year-old will be strutting his stuff at Cappielow until January.
COWDENBEATH
Colin Nish has confessed to being pleasantly surprised Cowdenbeath were able to land highly-rated Rangers youngster Andy Murdoch on loan.
The 20-year-old made 21 appearances for the Ibrox club last season and formed a hugely-favourable impression as he finished the campaign as first-choice midfielder.
However, he will now be lining up for the Fife club until January, and their manager said: "We knew he might become available and it was something we were always wanting to do, but I didn't know if we would be able to get him.
"I thought he might go a little bit higher or even stay at Rangers, because he is an excellent young player who has a big future ahead of him in the game.
"But we're delighted to get him.”
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