Lovell Signs For Falkirk

Former Aberdeen striker, Stevie Lovell has signed for Falkirk after being released by Aberdeen at the end of the season.  Lovell was being chased by a number of clubs including Kilmarnock, Hibernian and Dundee.  The striker signed a one year deal with the option on another year, it was reported that talks between Falkirk and the striker broke down and he considering other options but Lovell completed to move to the Falkirk Stadium.

Bairns manager John Hughes told the Falkirk website, “I am absolutely over the moon about the signing.  I have admired Steve’s ability for a long time.  I knew I would have to persevere to get his name on the dotted line.  That’s the reason I took him to Holland because I felt I could sell the club to him on the strength of the camaraderie that exists in the dressing room we have here.  The facilities at Stirling University are first class and I knew he was impressed with them too.  His signature will bring a whole new dimension to our attack.”

Lovell joined Aberdeen from Dundee in 2005 when Dundee were relegated from the Scottish Premier League, Lovell declined a big money move to Leicester to go where he thought he would be happy.  He scored 20 goals in 76 appearances for the Dons and 35 goals in 98 appearances for Dundee.  Falkirk fans must be as delighted as their manager is to have signed Lovell!

We WELL Want O’Brien

Motherwell are said to be leading the race to sign Celtic Winger Jim O’Brien.  The winger Impressed after playing all of Motherwell’s pre-season games.  The Irish Winger Also impressed Two seasons ago while on loan to Scottish First division side ( SPL at the time) Dunfermline Athletic.  Dunfermline Were also Beleived to be in the race to sign O’Brien  who rejected a new Three Year Deal with celtic after he announced that he was wanting to play first team football instead of going out on loan every season. 

Motherwell are Also interested in Seyfo Soley but did not play in Motherwell’s last Pre-Season game as the manager opted to give his back four 90 Minutes as he was not sure if Seyfo Soley would be joining.

Falkirk Set to sign former Dons Striker

Falkirk are Excepected to annonce the signing of former Aberdeen striker Steve Lovell.  The striker was deemed Surplus to rerquirments by manager Jimmy Calderwood and was realesed at the end of last season and he looks set to join Falkirk.  The Former Don who is set to marry Scottish Singer Amy McDonald scored 20 goals in 76 apperances and also scored last season in the UAFA CUP although a consalation goal agaginst Fc Bayern Munich.   Hibs and Killie are also exspected to be interested but it is belived that Steve would prefer a move to the Fife Club.