Rumour Mill - Baltacha

Last updated : 08 February 2002 By Christian Kelly
Sergie Baltacha from St. Mirren. The Scottish Saints have had an appalling season having been relegated form the SPL last season. The club are undoubtedly trying to simultaneously reduce their wage bill and get rid of as many donkeys as possible.
Baltacha is here on a week's trial while the club determine if he will be a useful addition to the squad.

The Buddies manager Tom Hendrie said: "The board will not run into a debt situation which will threaten the club and if it means we have to lose more players we will."

Strachan said: "We are having a look at him and he has done OK. He can play right-back or centre-back and has good feet.

"I have watched him for the Scottish Under 21's and I know Tom Hendrie, the St Mirren manager. I have spoken to him about Sergei who is still under contract there. We will have to see how it goes."