Another loan leaver

Following the announcement that Shane Ferguson has rejoined Lee Clark's Birmingham on loan, it's been confirmed that fellow fringe/reserve player James Tavernier has agreed a temporary hook-up with League One outfit Shrewsbury - the pair having come face-to-face in a friendly meeting of their new sides last Tuesday. Our decision is a tad surprising, perhaps, given that we're quite light in the full-back positions, with Danny Simpson having left for QPR and Raylor still injured - but it's only until 1st September (initially, at least) and no doubt we've reserved the right to recall him at short notice should the need arise. (And let's face it - with our track history of injury crises, it probably will...)

Meanwhile, one youngster who looks set to leave on a permanent basis is Brad Inman. Having performed well on loan to Crewe last season as they won the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, the Aussie midfielder has rejected his parent club's offer of a new deal and now appears to be on the verge of signing for the Railwaymen. Already in the employ of a new club is striker JJ Hooper, who has signed a deal with Northampton following his release by Newcastle.