Kyle Letheren thought he had lastly caught a break when Aberdeen phoned him final month.
The Welsh goalkeeper answered an SOS name from Pittodrie after parting methods with Morecambe simply days earlier than.
However Letheren’s transfer was scuppered by a contract technicality which suggests he can’t signal for an additional membership till the summer time.
The previous Dundee and Kilmarnock stopper now hopes that a comparable alternative presents itself when the switch window reopens.
Issues have modified at Aberdeen since although. Stephen Glass was axed and changed by Jim Goodwin, with captain Scott Brown additionally departing.
Letheren mentioned: “I’d been in talks with Morecambe for some time about mutually terminating my contract however we needed to anticipate the switch window to open.
“As it really works out, I’m now a free agent however I can’t signal for any membership till subsequent season except I wished to go non-league.
“I used to be attributable to signal for Aberdeen till the top of the season nevertheless it seems I can’t. It’s a disgrace as a result of that will’ve been an awesome transfer for me.
“They phoned me up as they have been in determined want of a keeper earlier than their Scottish Cup tie in opposition to Motherwell.
“I spoke to the SFA about it they usually informed me that I couldn’t cross the border as a result of I had left Morecambe the day after the window closed.
“You’ve bought to be a free agent earlier than the switch window closes if you wish to signal for an additional membership.
“I’ve been supplied to signal for just a few non-league groups however I’d slightly wait and see what else comes alongside in the summertime.”
The 34-year-old was on the bench as Kilmarnock beat Celtic within the 2012 League Cup Closing and was additionally a followers’ favorite at Dundee.
As his former membership struggles to discover a constant performer in targets, Dens followers have made noises about bringing Letheren house and he revealed he’d be eager to return to Scottish soccer.
He added: “I’m going to complete my teaching badges and prepare with a membership then anticipate subsequent season except one thing very nice comes up within the Nationwide League.
“I’d completely be up for a return to Scotland. Aberdeen wasn’t meant to be however I used to be prepared and keen to go there.
“I got here as much as Kilmarnock as a teen and made my debut there. At Dundee I used to be capable of put my stamp on the No.1 jersey for the primary time and bought a global name up.
“My time in Scotland stood me in nice stead for the remainder of my profession and set me up for the success I’ve had in England.
“I’ll not flip my nostril up at something. Scotland is a superb platform to showcase your skills.
“There’s higher soccer performed in Scotland than the English decrease leagues. You would throw a blanket over League Two and the underside half of League One.
“There’s extra technically gifted gamers within the Scottish Premiership. Each week you’re enjoying in opposition to golf equipment like Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen which is a superb platform.”