The late paperwork submissions were both reportedly down to delays from Fulham and Brighton (I stress the word reportedly - not ITK).

They were awaiting progress in their own dealings and we were bottom of the food chain. It happens.

None of which excuses the fact we're light on both quality and quantity in all areas of the squad, not least up front.

Supposedly getting an out of contract forward in for training with us next week, no idea who or whether they've actually kicked a football at any time in the last decade.