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Race for Lovell heats up



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Published Date: 24 July 2008
By Angus Wright
THE race is heating up for the signature of former Aberdeen striker Steve Lovell after Falkirk manager John Hughes yesterday confirmed he has held talks with the player.
Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies said this week he has been in discussions with Lovell, while the 27-year-old has also been linked with summer moves to Hibs and Dundee.

Hughes has shown Lovell around Falkirk's new training facilities at Stirling University and said: "I've talked to Steve Lovell and he's a player I want to bring to my club."

When asked about Lovell, Hibs manager Mixu Paatelainen said: "There is plenty of speculation about players leaving and players coming in," while Dundee manager Alex Rae replied: "No comment."





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  • Last Updated: 23 July 2008 10:59 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Aberdeen FC , Falkirk FC
 
1

KingKenny,

24/07/2008 01:50:14
I want Lovell stay SPL. hope he sign Right club
2

BRUHibs,

24/07/2008 09:23:57
Pls not for Hibs though.
3

Star o' Rabbie Burns,

New Cumnock, CUMNOCK 24/07/2008 12:07:37
This chase for Lovell sums up what's wrong with Scottish Football. Here we have two SPL clubs, plus a club which ought to be in the SPL chasing a 27-y-o striker who has averaged approimately a goal every four games in his career so far.

If we accept received wisdom, that the years from 27-29 are a player's "peak" years, he's unlikely to get any better. In effect, he'll never be more than a ten goals per season striker, i.e. not a very good one.

Better in my view, paying lower wages but maybe good bonuses, to a younger striker, who might improve and be sellable, rather than giving a reasonable wage to a player who, to date, hasn't really justified one.

 

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