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Leeds United boss Simon Grayson had a productive last day in the loan market – signing three players, with three heading out of the club for a spell.
Grayson has covered all bases in the run up to the New Year – these temporary signings emphasising his relentless attitude towards our promotion push this season.
Most managers would be content with our squad, six points clear at the top with a game in hand, not Grayson though. He strives for perfection and won’t allow the players to let up one bit.
The new signings mean added competition for places, as well as adding quality to the existing squad. They will also cover injuries over the festive period.
The players coming in
Hogan Ephraim – QPR winger Hogan was described by Grayson as quick and direct, able to play on either flank. This is a clever move from Grayson, with Bradley Johnson injured and Robert Snodgrass a bit off colour. Let’s hope he’s in the same mould as Max Gradel.
David Martin – The Liverpool keeper comes in as cover for Casper Ankergren, in Shane Higgs’s continued absence. I can’t see him getting any game time. I do feel for goalkeepers – this guy is moving down two divisions to sit on the bench.
Tony Capaldi – The Northern Ireland international is perhaps the best signing of the three. He will play left back and I’m sure his addition will give the side more balance and quality in that position.
The players heading out
Davide Somma – Somma has joined League Two club Chesterfield United until the New Year. He has been doing well for the reserves recently and I’m sure this spell away from the club playing regular competitive football will do him the world of good.
Andrew Milne – Young defender Milne has joined Darlington until January 2. He hasn’t featured for the first team yet but has played five times for the reserves. Let’s hope Steve Staunton doesn’t ruin him.
Alan Sheehan – Sheehan played his final game for the club a long time ago. He joins Swindon Town on loan and it’s only a matter of time before he leaves permanently.
I would have preferred a couple more to leave but all in all I think it was a good day’s business. It sets us up nicely for the festive period – come through that unscathed and you’ve got to think the league is ours.
