Live Blog – Transfer Deadline Day: MK Dons, Northampton & Luton
It’s that time of year again that every football fan (and probably manager) looks forward to – transfer deadline day.
For supporters it’s the thrill of potential seeing new players join your club with minutes to spare, while for the bosses it’s a relief the stresses of doing deals is over with for a few months.
And this year it’s even more exciting for lower league clubs who no longer have the loan window to fall back on if they can’t make any deals happen tonight.
We’ll be keeping an eye on everything MK Dons, Northampton Town and Luton Town over the course of the day until the 11.00pm deadline.
LIVE BLOG
So that’s that. The transfer window is over until January!
Confirmed deals today –
MK Dons
Colclough – Wigan
Hendry – Wigan
Luton Town
Senior – Huddersfield
Gillard – Newcastle
Northampton Town
Anderson – Bradford
Are you pleased with your team’s dealings? Tweet us @CitiBlogMK, @CitiBlogLuton and @CBNorthampton with your thoughts!
Thanks for reading our live blog and good night!
Good night MK Dons?
The summer transfer window saw 10 new players arrive at #mkdons including a club-record signing – interview with Karl Robinson to follow.
— MK Dons FC (@MKDonsFC) August 31, 2016
Looks like that may be it at stadiummk…
McGeehan stays!
So, @CamMcGeehan's still here…#COYH pic.twitter.com/P1tYaq6lpw
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) August 31, 2016
Luton are pleased with their deadline day…
THE TRANSFER WINDOW IS CLOSED
Have MK Dons got anymore deals over the line?
We’ll find out soon.
Poyet departs West Ham
The Club and @diegopoyet7 have mutually agreed to terminate the midfielder's contract ➡️ https://t.co/o3s90wbcYn pic.twitter.com/6pHSzvoIbM
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) August 31, 2016
Ex-MK Dons loanee Diego Poyet has left West Ham
Cobblers off to bed!
Many asking, we are not expecting to conclude any more arrivals before the deadline #DeadlineDay
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) August 31, 2016
Northampton announce all of their business has been done!
DONE DEAL!
BREAKING: #mkdons sign @LaticsOfficial defender @Jack_Hendry2 on loan until January. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/JAlMAWPY2u
— MK Dons FC (@MKDonsFC) August 31, 2016
Not a position they were expected to strengthen but MK Dons sign Wigan defender Jack Hendry.
An hour to go!
Full story
Paul Anderson signs for Northampton | #ntfc #cobblers #deadlineday https://t.co/cupac2CalE pic.twitter.com/f2M15lSBDq
— CitiBlog Northampton (@CBNorthampton) August 31, 2016
Anderson in at Sixfields
We are very pleased to announce the signing of former Liverpool, Ipswich Town and Bradford City winger Paul Anderson pic.twitter.com/VdS19fbjmp
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) August 31, 2016
Northampton Town have signed Paul Anderson!
And there it is!
SIGNING: Teenage left-back Jack Senior arrives from @htafcdotcom https://t.co/pb4HKn9gUN #COYH pic.twitter.com/5RvVYOsGUK
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) August 31, 2016
Luton confirm the signing of Jack Senior
Cryptic!
So that's one in and two out on this deadline day…lets hope neither Cameron or Magnus took the klaxon with them! #COYH
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) August 31, 2016
Looks like Luton are expecting another incoming…
Another outgoing
Magnus Okuonghae leaves Kenilworth Road https://t.co/L7Cj5KeIyl #COYH pic.twitter.com/nYPbahBZRn
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) August 31, 2016
Okuonghae has left the Hatters
Done deal on its way
We'll be getting involved in #DeadlineDay with news at 730pm. Log on to the Cobblers Wall on https://t.co/UvLqUXlDMe for more!
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) August 31, 2016
Who could it be?
Luton youngster joins Stoke
BREAKING: Youth team left-back Cameron McJannett joins @stokecity for undisclosed fee https://t.co/hzTNDC80ep #COYH pic.twitter.com/X19BBXEmxq
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) August 31, 2016
McJannett has left the Hatters for the Premier League
Posh move for Moncur
MONCUR SIGNS | We are delighted to announce the loan signing of George Moncur from @bfc_official until 3rd January 2017. #DeadlineDay #pufc
— Peterborough United (@theposhofficial) August 31, 2016
He was linked with MK Dons but Moncur joins Peterborough
Dons target midfielder?
Sheffield United, MK Dons and Bolton chasing Cameron Stewart after he cancelled his contract at Ipswich. #mkdons #bwfc #sufc #DeadlineDay #
— Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) August 31, 2016
A move for Cameron Stewart could be on the cards
Robbo’s reaction
KR: "I’m ecstatic. He has been one of our main targets for six months.” pic.twitter.com/imz4qM38Yg
— MK Dons FC (@MKDonsFC) August 31, 2016
The boss is certainly happy to have completed this signing!
Bidding battle?
Blues miss out to MK Dons on signing Ryan Colclough.
— Chris Phillips (@CJPhillips1982) August 31, 2016
Looks like MK Dons saw off interest from Southend for Colclough
DONE DEAL!
BREAKING: #mkdons sign winger on season-long loan – full story: https://t.co/wdt3Mlgvda #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/vJVeL2IzB9
— MK Dons FC (@MKDonsFC) August 31, 2016
As expected, Wigan attacker Ryan Colclough joins MK Dons on loan.
Murphy back to MK?
The Norwich winger has been liking tweets begging him to return!
Gathering pace…
MK Dons have agreed a deal for Wigan striker Ryan Colclough on loan #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/7YqEynq0vU
— FootballLeaguePaper (@TheLeaguePaper) August 31, 2016
More reports the Dons are bringing in Colclough!
Bradford confirm Anderson departure
CONFIRMED | The club can today confirm that Paul Anderson has left the club by mutual consent. #BCAFC pic.twitter.com/4phTD7t1if
— Bradford City AFC (@officialbantams) August 31, 2016
He’s left the Bantams, but is he on his way to Sixfields?
Anderson to Sixfields?
Paul Anderson has cancelled his contract at Bradford City and is set to join Northampton Town. #bcafc #ntfc #DeadlineDay
— Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) August 31, 2016
This one’s come out of nowhere! Could it be happening?
Dons deal done?
MK Dons have agreed a season-long loan deal for Wigan midfielder Ryan Colclough. #wafc #mkdons
— Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) August 31, 2016
MK Dons have apparently agreed to sign Wigan’s Ryan Colclough on loan
Off the rails!
#VTNEW: Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between #Rugby and #MiltonKeynes trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
— Virgin Trains (@VirginTrains) August 31, 2016
Robbo best hope none of his targets are travelling to MK by train!
Beautyman to York?
@D9Transfers ??
— Harry Beautyman (@16Beautyman) August 31, 2016
Think the Northampton man’s made the validity of this rumour clear…
Bids for Luton’s McGeehan?
Luton have rejected £750k bids from Brentford
and Barnsley for McGheehan (@AdrianJKajumba)https://t.co/lBUPzjqbYu pic.twitter.com/2c91lZPQCH— Jacob Murtagh (@jacobmurtagh) August 31, 2016
Luton fans will be hoping there are no more bids..
Moncur to MK?
MK Dons are hoping to sign Barnsley midfielder George Moncur on loan. #mkdons #barnsleyfc #DeadlineDay
— Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) August 31, 2016
Could George Moncur make a move to stadiummk before the deadline?
MK Dons and Northampton target the same man?
Barnsley striker @ElliotLee9 made available on loan with MK Dons, Northampton, Southend and Leyton Orient all interested. #barnsleyfc #lofc
— Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) August 31, 2016
Reports that the Dons and Cobblers are amongst the clubs interested in Barnsley striker Elliot Lee.
Let us know your thoughts by tweeting @CitiBlogMK or @CBNorthampton
Quiet at the Dons
Might have a breakdown if we don't do any business today. #mkdons
— Michael Levitt (@MertMick) August 31, 2016
Bet we don't sign anyone. Same old MK Dons
— Haaave you met James (@Reesespieces_96) August 31, 2016
Not much coming out of stadiummk so far today.
Full story:
#LTFC sign attacking midfielder Alex Gilliead on loan from #NUFC https://t.co/E9Z9R3AW3n
— CitiBlog Luton (@CitiBlogLuton) August 31, 2016
Gillead joins Luton Town on loan
Gillead details
WEBSITE: Alex Gilliead checks into Kenilworth Road until January 7th >> https://t.co/lUfQn9Ty0x @AlexGilliead #COYH pic.twitter.com/YoJkAD05Tm
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) August 31, 2016
The youngster’s loan move is until January 7th.
DONE DEAL
NEW SIGNING! England U20 attacking midfielder Alex Gilliead joins on loan from @NUFC Welcome @AlexGilliead! #COYH pic.twitter.com/8JlVh4WHDo
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) August 31, 2016
Luton Town sign Alex Gilliead on loan from Newcastle United
Ex-Dons loanee on the move
Ipswich agree loan deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams. #ITFC #CPFC #DeadlineDay
— Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) August 31, 2016
Looks like Jonny Williams might be off to the Championship.
Robbo on Deadline Day
Karl Robinson anticipating busy #DeadlineDay at #MKDons https://t.co/V85AU7zmQC
— CitiBlog Sport (@CitiBlogSport) August 30, 2016
Karl Robinson wants three new faces in before the 11pm deadline.
A little bit of news to kick us off…
We are pleased to announce the signing of former MK Dons forward Dominic palmiero. Dom will be included in Saturday's squad v broadfields
— Biggleswade fc (@BiggleswadeFc1) August 30, 2016
Ex-Dons academy player Dominic Palmeiro has a new club in the non-league.
Good evening and welcome to CitiBlog’s live blog for Transfer Deadline Day!
We’ll be taking you right through until tomorrow’s 11pm deadline and beyond…