Paul Hartley's move from Bristol City to Heart of Midlothian has moved a step closer. Hearts director Sergejus Fedotovas is awaiting approval to push ahead with the signing of the 33-year-old, who left Tynecastle in £1.1 million switch to Celtic in 2007. Hartley is halfway through a two-year contract at Ashton Gate but City manager Steve Coppell will allow the homesick Scotland player to return north. Fedotovas said: "We are finalising the approval process for signing Paul Hartley, so I hope that we will be able to sign the player in the near future."
Bristol Evening Post
Former Bristol City star Liam Rosenior has been handed a trial by the club that launched his career. A free agent after his contract with Reading expired at the end of last season, the fast-raiding right-back is being lined-up as a potential replacement for Bradley Orr, who is expected to join Queens Park Rangers next week. Rosenior, who left Ashton Gate to join Premier League Fulham in 2003, trained with City's first team squad at Failand yesterday and will feature in today's pre-season friendly against League Two Aldershot at the Recreation Ground (3pm). City boss Steve Coppell will then hold talks with the 24-year-old regarding a possible return to City.
Bristol Evening Post
Bristol City have made a bid for Ipswich Town striker Jon Stead. Stead is out-of-favour at Portman Road having been sent out on loan to Coventry last season.
Sky Sports
Scott Murray scored his first goal in Bath City colours to earn his new club a friendly victory over Gloucester City at Twerton Park tonight.
Bath Chronicle
