January ins and outs

Outgoing.

We should probably expect to lose Lynch and Marshall as someone will offer them a better deal than a month to month contract.

I would expect to see some of the youngsters leave. Either on loan or released.

Incoming.

I would also like to see a back to goal striker signed. He doesn't have to be a big lump just capable of fighting for and keeping the ball up top.

Again I agree with the box to box midfielder. I think our midfielders are pretty good but they are all sit and play types.

Lastly, as its that time of year, a fairy godmother who could grant us our wish to be able to afford these signings..

Jim Baker

I think we could sign Lynch on a longer term contract potentially, depending on how he's settled here and how much he'd cost in wages. If that happens I would expect one of either Dallison or Craig to leave though in order to balance the wage books. I'd be surprised if Marshall is still here this time next month as I'd guess someone in the National League would be willing to offer him a longer-term deal (teams like Stockport, Chesterfield or Grimsby). Quite a few loan deals will be running out in January too and to be honest as you said I'd expect those players to be either sent out on loan again or be moved on permanently

A striker who can bully defenders around would be ideal actually thinking about it, Akinde might be worth a punt you know, wasn't that long ago he was scoring for fun in this league

We need more options for sure but season ticket holders got half their money back 5 months ago so I think the budget is going to be tight this season, Yems may have to manage without big additions til the summer, but I’m sure he’s making his case otherwise to our powers that be. Some inward loans would be nice

As we have struggled with numbers at times due to injuries and covid any 'outs' will almost certainly need replacing with an 'in'. Anyone off loaded is likely to be a short term loan out to a lower status club. I believe we would benefit from a big strong tall no. 9 for long aerial balls but doubt he exists on a shoestring budget.

Bansul-McNulty's loan deal runs out this month so I don't expect him to be around by February considering he hasn't played much (only started 1 game I believe). As previously said I think someone else will offer Marshall a more lucrative contract plus more playing opportunities so think he could go soon too. 

With the news about Blondy today I'm sure a reserve goalie has now been added onto the shopping list (as think Jones is still out on loan and I'm not sure if Dion Curtis-Henry is still at the club, I didn't think much of him in the one game (Leyton Orient in EFL Trophy) I've seen him play too).

Even though I do think Dallison is decent if he isn't going to play again anytime soon I'd offload him this month as well as I'm sure plenty of clubs would want to have him in their team and if we can extend Lynch's contract that would give us 4 decent center backs to choose from when they are fully fit (Tunnicliffe, Lynch, Craig and Ludwig)

Wouldn’t like to see Dallison go. Solid player and if we plan to play 3 at the back like today he will be needed. We’d only be straight back in the market again when/if Craig retires (he’ll be 37 this summer).

I’d agree that stopping outgoings is most important but if there is anyone incoming I’d like it to be a big no 9. Just to give us another option/way of making our way up the pitch that we don’t have at the moment.

Are we sure Dalison isn't injured?

Jim Baker