Gareth Ainsworth, the veteran Wycombe midfielder who spent two-and-a-bit seasons at Lincoln back in the 90s, singled out Lacine Cherif as Alfreton's danger man. I got Bradshaw to compile a report on the boy. He's no better than Power, and his only real stand-out attribute is his speed. I'm not too worried. He might cause problems, but I think we'll handle him in the end. [Famous last words? I pray not.]
Young defender Karlton Watson made a big step forward in recovering from a career-threatening injury. He's resumed full training after 16 months out with torn knee ligaments. I'll be careful to nurse the lad back to health slowly. He's got the talent to have a long and successful career—I'd hate to see it end before it really has time to begin because we were callous about his long-term health and fitness.
A couple more trialists came aboard today. Bermudan winger Tyrell Burgess, who inextricably reminds me of Blade Runner, has plenty of pace and decent skills. He doesn't hold a candle to Olembé, but he'd make a great second choice—which of course means first choice while Olembé's off on his leave of absence.
Zambian defender Sashi Chalwe is a class act at the peak of his ability. He'd probably walk into our starting eleven. I need to take a look at whether he's a fit for our playing style and the English game first, though. And I don't know what the situation would be with getting a work permit.
Luton went with the Money for their new manager—Richard Money, that is. It's Money's second spell as Luton manager, apparently, and it comes just six months after he left. I wish him luck, especially after the previous gaffer got sacked when we beat them in the league.
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