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Clarke-Harris didn't sign in the end, they couldnt agree wages. Strange decision for me but if we do let him go and he goes Wycombe I will like to think we would have the sense not to allow it until next week and not repeat the Anthony Grant situation where he is playing against us days after leaving.

We should be in for Cole Stockton? He's not deemed good enough for Burton to farm him out on loan who are below us?!

Loans are a massive part of EFL squads and in fairness we only had 4 first half of the season of which 2 were regulars so its not like we've heavily relied on it, most sides who do well often have a couple of big influences by Loan players, Elliott Anderson and the Stoke centre half at Rovers a couple of years back ,McAtee at Barnsley this season etc etc. We've had a lot of loan players in the past but this is the first time we have actually had 2 or 3 that have really worked out and been a huge hit, of often looked on in envy as to how certain clubs seem to fall on good loan players regularly whilst we end up with the Thierry Small and Liam McCarron's more often than not so surely its a positive thing? Its been a pleasure watching the talent of Arblaster and Devine running our midfield, the Mansfield game for example they were unplayable and would rather have 5 months of them doing that than none at all.

He came on for them the other week Donley, really highly rated like Alfie but a striker I think, decent replacement for Thomas though.

Down to Newcastle, if like Devine for example with us they want to test him at a higher level.

Assuming Ojo isnt back assume it will be Sang and bring in Weir for Devine then Chislett in the 10 but leaves us an injury away from a big problem there.

Wonder if we will be looking at the lad from Newcastle Crewe had on loan, he is a midfielder isn't he? Recalled yesterday and had rave reviews.

Not seen any rumours on Devine? Need to keep him ideally or we will be in a mess midfield wise! Need a Wing Back still, a problem position for us in recent seasons, midfielder to cover (2 if Alfie goes) and a loan Striker or a punt on a promising one on a permanent. A lot depends on how far away Ojo is I guess though, if Devine goes Ojo and Weir with Chislett in the 10 isn't the end of the world.

Tattoo gives it away, good signing on paper and a decent upgrade you'd think.

Hannant was decent enough for the level we were at when he played for us, went on to win promotion and seemingly be highly rated the following season, gone full circle via Colchester and Dundee to Gateshead now though, dont think he ever let us down and scored a couple of very good goals.

He was decent that first season with no crowds and scored some crackers, tore Ricardo Santos to shreds at Bolton away, he was one player I really thought would massively benefit from having the crowds back post Covid season behind closed doors as he would get the crowd going and get the noise behind him but just didn't hit those heights again for us. Was really disappointed, he was the one I was most looking forward to watching play for us in the flesh who I expected to get me off my seat.

IF you sign the odd one then why not, he would likely be a low fee/wage and if he develops into a good striker for us great, we have in theory a proper recruiting and scouting system now so would be good to see if it worked out. The fact so many clubs are linked suggests he is widely regarded as worth the chance.

Decent signing on the face of it, struggled a bit with game time at Blackpool leading to his recall last week but did very well for Morecambe last season in a poor side.

£198.00 if ordered in the early bird period (£8.61 a game) £300.00 after the early bird They also allow DD over 10 months so for example you could purchase a season ticket in the early bird and pay £19.80 a month. We tried it once under V2001 and gave it up didnt we?

JCH wont help them defensively! They looked miles off, but oddly their forward line looked the only decent part aside from the keeper. Lincoln could be a bit of a dark horse to slip into trouble, lost 4 drew 2 of the last 6 and seem way out of form.

Carlisle have had a take over and seem to be able to spend a bit more than most currently so may get out of it. Fleetwood do seem to be able to still pay for bigger name players so wouldn't rule that out. Would say we will have a better picture in February once the window closes. Burton and Shrewsbury seem to be flagging, Shrewsbury have got a few results but have scored only 17 goals all season and let in a lot, Burton seem to be going for an unproven manager.

He never seems to be in and around it in the area when we get the ball in to be honest, not sure if hes told to do that (up until recently though none of our strikers seemed to be getting into those positions)

Maybe on loan? would make sense to test him at L1 level.

Saw it with ourselves with for example Conlon, being honest I expected Garrity to struggle but thankfully proved me wrong. It is a different kettle of fish I guess playing in each division. Gibbons for his versatility if stayed fit would a decent addition however his injury record would leave us potentially in the same boat.

Correct unfortunately, unless Bristol want him back he can't play elsewhere.

Can't see Charlton spending 850k really or close to that. Blackpool you'd class as rivals for promotion so possibly someone like Fleetwood making a desperate attempt to stay up? or Carlisle with their new money?

I dont think the statement named any specific player just that we had young players coming through so he could of being actually referencing Plant?

Just had a takeover and are expecting to splash the cash a bit now.

Gamble though, well over priced and hasn't done anything at this level and has a modest history when in L2.

Wonder what effect Heckingbottom getting the boot and Wilder coming in will have on the Arblaster situation come January...