Day 293

I didn’t realise it yesterday, but striker Omar Koroma’s 20th goal of the season yesterday earned him a big bonus. He gets £300 a week, and £40 for each goal (along with £170 for every first-team appearance), so the £3,000 bonus must feel special to the lad—it works out at around two months’ pay. I’d say it’s well deserved. He had a brilliant season, following a shaky start when he signed in mid-August.

Koroma ended up being one of my best performers, and our slumps coincided with his injury absences. Besides the 20 goals, he contributed 10 assists (eight in the league and two in cup matches) and he earned six best-on-ground awards.

Veteran Spanish midfielder Juan Carlos confirmed his transfer to Lincoln this evening. At 35 (going on 36 in June), he’s getting on in years as a professional footballer. But he looks to be an excellent physical condition. And his technique and passing stand him above and beyond the standard of this level. I can’t wait to see how he works with Olembé.