Sammy Clingan

Sky are reporting that we are close to signing free agent Sammy Clingan. The 28-year old captained Coventry last season but refused to sign a new contract. Clingan is a current Northern Ireland international and could be the experienced sitting defensive midfielder we have been missing.

Equally the person who originally told me that Chris Powell was in discussions with Nigel Reo Coker, has since told me that Powell has played down Reo Coker’s role at Sparrows Lane, and there might be more in it than just “training with the development squad.”

Finally shocking to see that after one defeat Blackburn are on the verge of sacking Steve Kean. Have to laugh.

Meanwhile Gary Waddock became the 4th managerial casualty of the season yesterday.