Perhaps this means we are getting Stearman?

no loss, better options out there

Didn't rate Higginbotham as a solid center half but was good for back up. I'm hearing though that we've already agreed a fee to sign Campbell permanently? I don't know if it's true or not, but would be great if it was.

Not quite up to anymore I'm afraid. Thanks and all the best.

However folks, whatever you think of DH we do need centre half cover ASAP. Injury to Tommy or Chambers would leave us a bit stretched at CH

Given his age I am not disappointed with this, as I feel we now will avoid the dreaded drop and we now need to start building for the future. At 34, he surely would not have been part of any longer term plans under Mick.

January will be very interesting with other loanee/short term contracts ending, principally DJ later this week. I can't wait to see who Mick brings in as it will give a strong pointer to the way he wants to take us forward, with the real rebuilding surely being left to the summer.

Like all supporters, we can only hope that his targets do not get scuppered once he manages to gets them to the club. Whilst I am confident Mick will be realistic in his targets and what we can afford in terms of fees, and more importantly wages, I do enter these transfer windows with more than a little dread, given what has gone on previously (mentioning no names).

We can only hope Mick is not let down and one month from now we will still all be happy and looking forwards with confidence.

PS: If he wants to keep the key players who are out of contract in a few months, this needs to be even equal prirority.

Thanks for trying to help us out of a mess when you first arrived Danny.Good luck to you in the future,I can understand that you need to playing at your age and don't want to be to far from home.

all the best man

Eco other comments on here already. He was only going to be a back up atm so he will be looking for some more regular football. Would like to see a more commanding centre half brought in on a permenant deal anyhow to compete for a regular spot alongside either Smith or Chambers. Stearman a good shout although will demand a large fee.

Thanks for your effort. The way forward however is a new centre half 26 roughly with experience to add to a good partnership we have going .

Yeah he did ok for a few games and steadied the defensive ship somewhat but saying that had 1 or 2 'dodgy' games at the end when he started, have to say I think his best days are behind him but did a job. All the best on where ever he goes next.

Maybe a chance for newboy Ming?

He wasn't the perect player or perhaps the long term answer, but he did up sticks leaving family behaind and came here when many others wouldn't have. Thanks for your efforts and goo luck.

All the best Dan and thanks for what you have done

Thanks Danny, all the best :)

Seen milk turn quicker than Higgo.

None the less all the best!

Must admit was surprised he was offered extended loan as his best days look long gone.

However he is a good pro and wish him all the best.

Cheers Danny. Came in and tightened things up a bit, but eventually tailed off and made a few mistakes.

Good back up, but not too worried about this, as long as we get a replacement in early doors.

He put lead in our defensive pencil. Don't forget what a shambles we were in before he turned up... DH had his off days but we needed him - and probably, most importantly, working the drills in training.... A true pro.

better for DH and us in the long run. He should look for a decent club that will play him if he really wants to carry on his career in the game. Needs to leave Stoke aswell

He'll get games at Port Vale, but he would have had a few more at Portman Road if he had an occasional shave.