New signings : The lowdown

In's:

Sanchez Watt-

Young winger signed on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season. Only 19 years old, but already being mentioned as one for the future by Arsenal fans due to his blistering pace and intelligent style of play. Matches Robert Snodgrass, in that Barcelona once looked at him, hoping to sign him. Could hopefully be the player we were looking for, fast, strong, skillful, all things needed at this level. Made his debut for Arsenal reserves aged 15, has been at the club since 1998, after signing from Senrab F.C, who produced Lee Bowyer, Sol Campbell, Jermaine Defoe, John Terry and many more. Had a loan spell this year at Southend, playing only 4 games with 0 goals. Has featured in Arsenal's Carling Cup games, earning first team experience. Mainly plays as a left winger, so could be used from the start or the last 15 minutes to inject pace to the attack. Think Kilkenny with pace.

Shane Lowry-
Australian left back that returns from Aston Villa, after an unimpressive loan spell for 90 days with us. Chinned by some Carlisle inbred in the JPT Northern Paint Pot final away game, will provide good cover at the back. Good option to have to replace the injured Ben Parker, who is slowly coming back.

Neill Collins-
Surely Collins, a loan signing from Preston, will only be here to provide cover for the sadly injured Patrick Kisnorbo. Can play as a centre back, but also slightly familiar with the right back role from his Sunderland days. Has featured only 5 times for Preston this season, scoring 1 goal, good aerial threat apparently. Stands at 6ft 3in, so will add the height and prowess that Paddy did, until his injury. On the outlook, not too bad a signing from Grayson, but time will tell.

Outs:

Andy Robinson-
It was only a case of when and where with Robinson after 1 and a half disappointing seasons with us. Robinson signed from Swansea in 2008, hoping to spearhead our promotion push that season. Fans were excited, nobody could really blame them, Robinson looked just what we needed. The final piece in the jigsaw. But the first season at Elland Road for Robinson was one full of opportunities, but not opportunities that he took. Was resigned to the bench after a lacklustre first season, leaving many fans disappointed. Robinson vowed to be slimmer and fitter for the following season, many of us believed him. He told us that he wanted to be a part of history at this club and at York away in pre-season, we kind of believed him. But then, the form of the previous season had hit and Robinson was resigned once again, this time to the reserves. His alleged 12k a week wage will not be missed, but how much of that Tranmere will pay is debatable.


Liam Darville-
19 year old Liam Darville was the other player to depart, leaving for Rotherham until the end of the season. What will be made of Darville is unknown and maybe this loan spell could decide his future. Darville has been a reserves veteran, not being able to get a look in near the first team yet, but as with Watt, time will tell. The system is there to use for Grayson and maybe a useful resource in the near future.


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New signings : The lowdown