A surprising move has seen Nicky Southall return to Gillingham today – the 35 year old was out of contract at the end of the season, but with Forest only willing to extend it by a year, he’s instead opted for a two-and-a-half year deal with the Gills, where he’s inexplicably spoken of wanting to settle down before. This will be his third spell with the Kent club, and whilst I have some reservations about our cover in his position, it’s nice that Forest have recognised the contribution he’s made.
I very much hope that we will have an incoming player though, given that Gillingham are involved I really hope it’s Matt Jarvis. But to return to Trigger – he’s been a solid player for us in his relatively short time, contributing vital assists and goals along the way – including a memorable hattrick! But certainly of late he’s starting to look his age a bit, so allowing him to return to where he sees his future is probably a sensible move – so long as we have a replacement lined up! Which is certainly not the rumoured loan move of Mark Yeates from Tottenham, who’s joined the crisp-munchers on loan for the rest of the season.
Thanks for your hard work, Trig – as with Thommo, you’re not leaving for a club I particularly like – so good luck, within reason!
Filed under: Transfers
I understand the reasons for letting Southall go but he has done well for us and was still in the team!
I was also hoping that Prutton was be signed as a central player rather than as Triggers replacement on the right.
It would’ve been nice to get Jarvis in return or just one more fresh face to add competition for places?
Cullip’s gone too! What a couple of days…
I now see that Forest have also allowed Danny Cullip to join QPR. Am I alone in now thinking our squad looks extremely thin? Let’s hope there are more incomings before midnight.
I’m sort of picturing perchy on the right wing now, Clingan and Prutts in the middle.
Then Tyson to commons when he’s back.
It must be Perch’s run and lovely cross down the wing against Charlton still in my mind..