BARRY NICHOLSON, the former Rangers, Dunfermline and Aberdeen midfielder, last night insisted he wasn't on the verge of signing for Kilmarnock.

The 34-year-old has been training with the Ayrshire club this week after completing a similar spell at St Johnstone, where he also appeared in two pre-season friendlies. "I'm training with Kilmarnock and that's really it," he said. "After being with St Johnstone it was a chance to do some more training - signing hasn't even been spoken about.

"I've enjoyed my time back up in Scotland, it's been a nice change in scenery, but I've not really made up my mind if I'll come back up."