Day 66

Blackpool accepted my loan offer for Mark Halstead. I never doubted they would. The uncertainty now comes in whether or not Halstead himself is willing to play for Lincoln. Scout Grant Brown think yes; past experience (Fanimo, anyone?) leaves me unsure.

Brown handed me a report for two more talented young keepers today. First was Middlesbrough Under 18s' Connor Ripley, who looks to be a decent second preference option to Halstead.

Second was Ipswich youngster Cody Cropper, who's of a similar calibre to Halstead. Cropper, an American with a British passport, would challenge Anyon for a place right off the bat, and could develop into a good Championship goalkeeper (three divisions above us). If the Halstead deal falls through, I'll give Cropper a try for sure.