Peterborough · UEFA Nations League · Midfielder · #2 · Northern Ireland · 23 yrs
Four hours before kickoff, red and white smoke billowed up from the tailgaters on the street and around the railing of the elevated expressway. Canadian fans were at another level for their day playing on and hosting the big stage.
Matty Todd aims to add "energy, drive and quality" to St Johnstone after joining the Perth club from Dunfermline Athletic. The 24-year-old midfielder has agreed a two-year contract and is looking forward to life in the Scottish Premiership with newly-promoted Saints. Todd made his Dunfermline debut in August 2018.
Celtic have made contact with Brondby over the availability of 23-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic. Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland are stepping up their interest in Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, 22. Jackie McNamara believes former club Celtic should expect transfer interest in Canada right-back Alistair Johnston, 27.
Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland has been backed to prove a "revelation" at Rangers. Former Scotland defender and St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson believes the 30-year-old will be a "great fit" at Ibrox after making the switch from Tynecastle.
Celtic defenders Alistair Johnston and Liam Scales missed out on a direct international match-up after each played a half in Canada's 1-1 friendly draw with Republic of Ireland. Johnston, 27, started for Canada at Montreal's Stade Saputo - winning his 58th cap - and was replaced at half-time by Niko Sigur. Scales, 27, replaced Corrie Ndaba at the break for Republic of Ireland for a 15th international appearance.
Hearts have "many more" signings to come this summer on top of the three already announced, sporting director Graeme Jones has revealed while predicting the club will eventually get their "fairtytale" ending. Winger Josh McPake has signed as he leaves St Johnstone, midfielder Tom Renaud is coming from Versailles, centre-half MJ Kamson-Kamara has been purchased from Lincoln City, while winger Calvin Miller is expected to complete his move from Falkirk shortly.
John McGlynn says Falkirk have added a "wealth of experience" to their squad by signing Scott Tanser after the left-back's five-year spell at St Mirren came to an end. Manager McGlynn says the former St Johnstone man's Scottish Premiership experience will be valuable to his side. "He's an attacking left-back who loves to get forward," the Falkirk boss added.
Promoted St Johnstone avoided Scottish Premiership rivals after the draw for next season's Premier Sports Cup group stage but will face two other league champions. With the Championship winners among the second seeds, Simo Valakari's side could have been in a section with another top-flight side.
