Transfer Deadline Day Update for Supporters

An update from Chairman and CEO David Cook

Like you, we are frustrated that we could not add to our squad ahead of the transfer window closing for permanent transfers in Scotland and in England.

Both the management team and I were at KDM Group East End Park until late in the night looking to conclude deals on identified targets.

As we have said throughout, we are keen to strengthen the squad but we want to sign players that enhance a good group of players rather than just sign players to pad out the squad.

We made enquiries and loan offers for several players in England at established Premier League and Championship clubs. The reality of playing in SPFL League One meant that these offers were rejected by the parent clubs who were hoping to place these players at clubs playing at a higher level.

We made offers for two players based in Scotland. One was rejected by a club whilst the other was accepted only for the player to decide to stay with his parent club. In addition, we made a number of enquiries for players in the SPFL Premiership.

As the Scottish transfer window remains open for loan moves until 30 September, many of the clubs advised that both they and the players preferred to wait till after the transfer windows closed in England and the SPFL Premiership before they would consider domestic loans in either the championship or League 1.

We continue to look to strengthen the squad and there is budget available. We remain committed to adding further quality to the group and will continue to explore all options available to us.