It seems we’ve bought Tom Kearney according to Southport’s manager. I have a vague recollection of him playing in midfield for Bradford, but can’t remember too much detail on him-a Halifax fansite says when he was at alley Parade he was thought of as the next Stuart McCall!

If he arrives on top of Carden (not literally!) it certainly makes a return for Neil Roberts or Danny Williams look unlikley.

The fact that Southport boss is entertaining hopes of signing Phil Bolland makes the heart sink though. Why on earth did we let him go????