International clearance still awaited for new Falkirk signing Abdul Osman
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Paperwork has not been cleared through the Greek FA for the midfielder’s switch from PAS Lamia to the Bairns.
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That means the 31-year-old could miss a return to his former club Partick Thistle this weekend.
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Ray McKinnon told The Falkirk Herald: “We’re all working hard – the club and the Scottish FA – to try and organise clearance with the Greek FA - it’s been difficult.
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“Abdul is ready to play and it’s just paperwork delaying it. The other guys came into the side and were excellent. They’ve settled well.”
Administration work will continue in a bid to allow the Gahanian some involvement at Firhill on Saturday.
The Bairns unveiled another midfielder this morning with the signing of Davis Keillor-Dunn from Ross County.