"We've had Michael watched, our Chief Scout Dave Thompson has seen him, I went to watch him against Sunderland reserves and I know a few people at United who have passed a good reference on him. He has a good pedigree playing for United he likes to deliver crosses and once he adjusts he should be a major signing. May be a little too early for him to start on Saturday but I'm sure you'll see him".

"Jack Lester is suspended that's been coming for a while now so it's pleasing to get it out of the way. Kevin Gray has picked up a niggle and Phil Picken is now a long term problem with a hand injury. Steve Fletcher is ok and in contention."

"We have a few players on four bookings, we can't appeal bookings and for a player to miss a game for this seems harsh"

"Grimsby are an unknown quantity on the fact that we haven't played them yet along with Hereford and Rochdale. There is nobody we fear and we are respectful of Grimsby as they beat Chester the other day".

"Aaron Downes was the captain at the start of the season, I'm a little unhappy with the disruption in his season with him going to Australia, so I want him to concentrate on his performances instead of being captain. For the moment Peter Leven is the team captain which I think is better placed with a midfielder. He is relishing the challenge and seems to have no problems being captain".

"We've had good few results, the players have responded superbly well after Bradford and Accrington to come back and speak volumes."