Portugal-based midfielder Jordan Holsgrove remains focused on earning a senior international cap for Scotland, maintaining recent communication with the national team setup as he plies his trade abroad with Estoril. The 27-year-old playmaker has not given up on his international aspirations despite playing outside of the domestic league.
Domestic preparations are meanwhile intensifying ahead of the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park. Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk is preparing for a touchline reunion with his former Beveren goalkeeper, Beau Reus, who now plays for Hearts. Reedijk acknowledged their strong personal bond but made it clear that friendly feelings will be put aside when the two sides meet in Sunday’s knockout clash, stating he will love his former player “a bit less” during the match.
In other squad developments, midfielder Josh Campbell has opened up about his gradual return to full match sharpness at St Johnstone following a recent spell of illness. Campbell marked a positive personal milestone by scoring his first goal for the club as a substitute during a midweek draw against Motherwell.
Falkirk are meanwhile setting their sights high following a strong run of form. Ben Krauhaus, who scored an away goal against Aberdeen to secure a third consecutive victory for John McGlynn’s side, insists that securing another top-six finish remains the clear objective for the club this season.
Aberdeen face a crucial test of character ahead of their Saturday Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers. Club legend Joe Harper noted that while the team is currently battling low confidence, they must fight with everything they have at Hampden. Harper has backed veteran defender Nicky Devlin to handle the pressure of the occasion should the 33-year-old be selected to start.
Elsewhere in transfer news, Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray revealed that his club scouted New Zealand midfielder Elijah Just extensively before the player transferred from Motherwell to Swansea City during the summer window.
