Sparkleking

Actually 1976 so 48 years ago. He did sign again for Forest in 1982 after being at Man Utd for a couple of years.

Sachdev is back at Latics. His return to Sheff Utd was just for 2 U21 matches that they wanted him for.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/68317595

I've just finished reading Tony Bugby's Latics book. We had the goalkeeper Eddie Hopkinson on our books and he played 3 times in 1951/52. That summer he was out of contract and the club "forgot" to offer him a new one so thinking he wasn't wanted he signed for Bolton. He went on to be their record appearance holder and play 14 times for England. File under great Latics cock ups.

I've just finished reading Tony Bugby's Latics book. We had the goalkeeper Eddie Hopkinson on our books and he played 3 times in 1951/52. That summer he was out of contract and the club "forgot" to offer him a new one so thinking he wasn't wanted he signed for Bolton. He went on to be their record appearance holder and play 14 times for England. File under great Latics cock ups.

I remember reading that in the late 70's we had agreed a fee with Man City for Brian Kidd only for him to chose to go to Everton at the last minute.

If you include the Hendon match it is no goals from open play in 4 games.

I make that 4 games without a goal from open play.

And Dickenson

If a player goes on loan he still receives his full salary from the parent club; it's a contract of employment. The parent club will receive a contribution (full or partial) from the borrowing club.

Scored tonight on his debut

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/67924260

If we wish to sign players from EFL clubs though don't they have to be done during the January transfer window?

Unless VAR get involved.

I would suggest that Norwood is the least of our problems.