Celtic deny loan signings
timothy Fri 22-Feb-2008 12:34:07
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Farsley Celtic were left bemused by reports that three of their players had been signed on loan by Bradford Park Avenue and categorically refuted any such moves had taken place.
Farsley's matchday secretary Alan Hirst, a former Avenue employee, is part of the team that deals with administration at Throstle Nest and he said: "Two of the players mentioned are in our squad for tomorrow's game at Exeter City so they would have be pretty light on their feet to get from Exeter in time to be involved at any stage for Avenue at Horsfall Stadium."
The speculation appears to have begun on a fans message board but Farsley say there is absolutely no truth in the rumours. Former City striker Gareth Grant, Simeon Bambrook and Roy Stamer were the Celts linked with loan moves to Avenue.
"Simeon and Roy are in the squad of 16 for the game at Exeter, as they have been whenever they have been fit and free from suspension all season long.
"We are not going to allow players of their calibre to go out on loan when we are fighting to maintain our status in the Blue Square Premier League," added Hirst.