Jefferies signed up Simon Ford, Grant Murray, Tim Clancy and Aime Koudou earlier in the week.

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But the scoring was opened just before half time as McBride's long shot deflected off Grant Murray into the path of Steve Lovell, who slotted the ball beyond Rascle for his eighth goal of the season.

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The Kilmarnock manager, who has no money to spend in the summer transfer market, had spaces to fill in his squad having been unable to match the wage demands of David Lilley and releasing experienced pair Allan Johnston and Grant Murray.

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Hibs' small squad was stretched to its limits by long-term injuries to Ian Murray, Grant Brebner, Glass and Yannick Zambernardi.

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The Cumbrians have been seeking a target-man to support their attacking options since the departure of Joe Garner to Nottingham Forest in July 2008, and had failed in attempts to sign players such as Grant Holt and Glenn Murray.

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