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There's 10,000 Yorkshireman hoping you do sign him. I don't think he's a bad player, just never going to do it for us. Hope he does well for you, could never fault his effort.

We're a bit baffled by this. There has to be more to it. He's not likely to play much if at all (might get a game at Brentford but bar that he'll be on the bench). We've only been playing one up front and he's behind Sharp and Hayter for the striker role. The only injury is that to Fairhurst and I can only think SOD is considering playing Heffs at Brentford.

He's never going to be a bit player for you in terms of getting involved in general play, he doesn't need many chances though and whilst he can be seen as lazy, you'll not care when he gets sharp and fit. He'd be playing for us if we didn't have one of the best strikers in the Championship ahead of him at the moment. It'll be interesting to see if his loan is extended or not, I think he's probably 4th choice for the striker's role so it's quite likely.

I would imagine his first signing will be Ravenhill a typical Dave Penney player really. Gives 100 percent passion and all that. Can't really pass it very well but play him next to a passer and he should do ok. Always got a bit overshadowed here by Paul Green, but they were a very good pairing in the conference and Ravenhill became the understudy to Doolan and he was always great when he came in. A solid if unspectacular midfielder, every squad needs one. He'll do a good job if he joins.

He did a good job with us. Fell apart a bit near the end but before that he had a very good time at Donny. Definately spent more than 225 k though. His best signings were always the bargain players from the lower leagues. He had a few issues with players before he left (Albrighton, Foster, Ryan, Thornton, Mcindoe all good examples and he'd have hated a player like Wellens for example) but that was expected when he was learning. I always got the impression he struggled with the egos, sort of two hot headed characters together. A bit too predictable would be his weakness. Always 4-4-2 with two out and out wingers, big man/little man up front aswell constantly. It's good to watch at times, but I do wonder whether it's enough to get out of league 1. He had a great time here though, didn't quite cut it getting us out of the league that final step, but he was always going to make mistakes in his first job and he's no doubt stronger now for the mistakes his made. Big opportunity for him this one and I'm sure us Donny fans will be watching him with interest.

Well no Kilkenny and no Hughes, I bid you farewell guys. Good luck.

Got a text from a mate not long ago that this could happen. Birmingham are talking to us about Mills looking at potentially 1.5M for him so money's gonna come in albeit a little late. Just rumour though.

O Driscoll had said talks would continue right up until the deadline, now whether that is still ongoing I don't know as we've signed 2 strikers in the last week in Brooker and Shiels. Surely for him he'll sign his new contract as no-one else seems to have come in.

We still want Hughes aswell as Brooker, that's always been the case. I think Hughes won't sign though. If he does he's missed out on some big games this last week or two and if he was to sign this week he'd also miss the FA cup game next week. If he was gonna sign you'd think he would have for the big games we've had.

I think he'll stay until the end of the season then sign a new contract when Oldham are proven to be his best option. I think the fact that only Rovers seem to be interested speaks volumes in a way. If I was SOD I'd have ended our interest by now aswell as it's gone on too long and I still don't feel he's the right man.

We've all but signed Steve Brooker so we have at least signed one striker this window. It's nice to know you care though

Latest from our manager. NO official bid although the clubs know where they stand (Basically it isn't on paper) and that you gave us permission to speak to Hughes and his agent and that discussions with him are underway but it'll take time whilst the player decides. If he wants to come the formality of an official bid will be placed. Also said he's not the only one we're talking to but is our main target at the moment.

O Driscoll wants them both, he's trying to build a whole team of bald players it seems. Brooker is pretty much certain to sign for about 100k which in reality is a bit of a bargain. Even though his loan as ended he's stayed up here and trained whilst he recovers from his injury as he wants to move to Doncaster where he has lots of family. What I have heard on Hughes is that there is an agreement between the clubs and that there are some differences between us and the player but over time they're likely to compromise. It just needs resolving though if I'm honest.

Well, Richie may go somewhere, he's done quite well this season albeit a bit overshadowed by Stock who's the main man in midfield really. If a bid comes in that meets what the club wants then I've no doubt he'll go and we'd all wish him well. However, the chairman's said our key players will be going nowhere for anything like a million so it'd take a bit of cash to let him leave (rumour has it he's one of the 4 players on a 100k bonus if we stay up this season). As for Hughes well it's very mixed. There's those who do want him despite his past which are I'd say about 25%, those like me that see him as someone who'd score goals so are for it but still don't really like what he did in the past (probably about 50%) and another 25% who are completely against his signing. If he does sign it'll be interesting to see what the crowd's reaction is as quite a few would boo his name at first I feel.

Well the porkies are coming from your side then. Sean O Driscoll said in his post match interview last night that we have been given permission to speak to Hughes from your club. As for the coach thing, well Richard O Kelly our assistant manager was coach at West Brom when Hughes was there. Personally, I can't wait for the window to end.