During the month, I'll publish a list of rumours from the web or press about possible signings or departures at the club. If it turns out to be true or false, that will be revealed in a future issue, while any player who signs or departs without being mentioned here first won't appear in a future issue.
As this is the first edition since the summer, I'll also round up some of the loose ends from then.
IN
Alan Lithgow: Clyde defender with a dodgy past off the pitch. We do sign Clyde players quite often, but that was when they were in the first division!
Paul Sheerin: Old midfielder who was good in the past but probably not capable of playing in the SPL anymore, which is why St. Johnstone want shot of him. Could keep Allan Johnston company.
Derek Young: Another rumour that has resurfaced as we could take him from Aberdeen while they get Mo Camara. Haud me back.
OUT
Garry Brady: Has fallen out of the first team picture in recent weeks and linked with a move to Queen of the South.
Mo Camara: Being linked with Aberdeen, which is a bit odd considering he isn't getting a game for us!
Andy Dorman: Zzzzzzzzz... Plymouth Argyle......snore....Watford.
Gus MacPherson: Linked with the Preston job, while players are worried he could go to Dundee United or Motherwell. Or, if you believe other rumours, he'll be sacked!
Stephen McGinn: Contract is up in the summer, refusing to sign and has been linked with Watford, who could make a move now rather than wait until the summer.
Billy Mehmet: Another player with an expiring contract, he attracted interest from England and Turkey in the summer and someone could make a move.
Conor Ramsay: A loan move to Queen of the South is a possibility for the youngster.
Steven Thomson: Could be let go after a supposed bust up with the management, although that seems to be folk putting two and two together and getting 345345.
Dennis Wyness: After returning from his loan spell at Queen of the South, there's a fair chance Denzil could leave permanently, with Ross County a suggested destination.
CONFIRMED
None!
NOT HAPPENING:
Colin Coates: Didn't come to Scotland.
John Fleck: Wasn't loaned out.
Bob Harris: Stayed at Queen of the South.
Steven Hammell: Another rumour that was probably made up as he's still at Motherwell.
Steve Lovell: Signed for Partick Thistle a few months ago.
Darren Mackie: Still at Aberdeen.
Steven Smith: Still at Rangers, no sign of him coming on loan.
That's all for now, hopefully some more in the way of "ins" later in the month.