Day 191

Several players whom I had previously shown interest in signing were offered to us by their clubs today. I don’t have any money to spend, though, so I had to reject all of them without consideration. At this stage, I can only sign free agents on permanent deals.

Simon Russell is unlikely to play again this season, after tearing his knee ligaments during training today. That greatly increases the need for me to sort out this right winger issue soon. Shuker’s still at least a month away from returning, and I’m concerned that French forward Francis Laurent won’t be able to perform consistently enough.

Mansfield and Wrexham drew 2-2 in the league this evening. That means we’re now clear at the top, with 60 points after 27 games. Mansfield sit second, with 58 points and an inferior goal difference. Wrexham are third, with 54 points and a game in hand.