As we prepare for today’s game at Burton Albion, our first ever visit to the Pirelli Stadium, Cobblers boss Stuart Gray must be anxious to finally play some football after an exhausting week of transfers, rumours and speculation as the deadline day for deals comes ever closer. With Danny Jackman departed, Stuart Gray has a bit to play with, whether it be loan signings or paying out for a transfer fee and he’s already brought in some midfield cover.
Loan number four of the season came in the form of Sheffield Wednesday man Luke Boden on an initial one month deal. Boden has been in and out of the first team for Wednesday in the last few seasons and is described as a “big, strong midfield player” by Gray. This may point to either Abdul Osman or Luke Guttridge’s injuries being worse than first thought and we’ll see how those two both recover. Guttridge is one man we’re still missing at the moment but the flair of Ben Marshall is seeing us through with that extra bit of attacking nouse.
Marshall is the shining star of the season so far and his performance against Bournemouth was typified by a run up the entire length of the pitch before setting up Billy McKay for a chance at goal. If we can keep hold of the Stoke man for the whole season it would represent a tremendous coup for the Town boss.
Bayo has also been in the spotlight with no comments from the club direct about a possible move back to Swansea City. The Swans have made two signings up front this week already including Lee Trundle returning home and that could well mean the Bayo rumour is over with them at least. Hopefully this doesn’t mean he’s wanting away as well!
As for Burton this afternoon it’s going to be a toughie despite our change in form with a whole host of experienced heads in their squad including former Cobblers men Guy Branston and Richard Walker. Despite it being so early in the season still it does represent a big game for the Cobblers with a real chance of claiming an early position in the higher echelons of the league table.
Monday’s transfer window will be as interesting as ever but for now let’s concentrate on three points this afternoon!
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