Four of Scottish football’s biggest clubs made moves yesterday, with Celtic gaining a new left-back, Aberdeen bringing back a former favourite, Rangers adding to their midfield options and Hibs taking St Mirren’s captain away from Paisley, as it proved to be another eventful deadline day in the SPFL.
Fans of every club who made moves on Monday will be hoping these guys don’t prove to be duds. There are certainly some examples of players who’ve failed to deliver after being signed to much fanfare on deadline day, such as Jerome Rothen and Stefan Scepovic, to name just a couple.
However, there are just as many stars who shone bright after getting their deals over the line at the last minute. These are just a few examples:
5. Michael Gardyne to Ross County
1 September 2014 After disappointing spells with Dundee United and Kilmarnock, Gardyne returned to his spiritual home and found a new lease of life. He's been starring for the Staggies ever since. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
6. Ryan Kent to Rangers
Ryan Kent to Rangers £7million was a hefty outlay, but it looks like a good bit of business at this point in time with the promising winger one of the SPFL's brightest talents. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
7. Anthony Stokes to Celtic
31 August 2010 The striker scored 76 goals in 191 appearances and helped the club win several domestic honours. Photo: SNS Group Sammy Turner
8. Dylan McGeouch to Hibs
1 September 2014 The midfielder impressed at Easter Road for four years after initially moving on loan from Celtic. Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy