No place for triallists and bid made for Constable

So as expected, given their performances, Brabin has discontinued his interest in triallists Nathan Elder and Matt Paterson. No loss there. However, an initial formal bid was made for Oxford striker James Constable, who scored plenty for the them in their promotion season. He would be a fine acquisition and I understand that Luton are still interested in negotiating a deal for the player after Oxford rejected the bid immediately. Gary Brabin admitted he had made the bid and said that he has other players in mind should the deal not be possible.

Apparently, Oxford stripped Constable of the captaincy and despite his playing in the opening match of the season, and again in the Carling Cup last night, he appears to be conducive to a move and the club willing to sell if the price is right.

Meanwhile, local and national unrest has seen West Mercia police demand the postponement of the opening match against AFC Telford. It's annoying enough when the troublemakers kick off and start looting shops, but when they disrupt the football it's time they were shot.