Bristol Rovers manager insists he won't rush into loan market
Bristol Rovers manager Mark McGhee insists he won't rush into the loan market, despite mounting injury concerns.
Defender Cian Bolger was the latest addition to the casualty list earlier this week after a scan confirmed he had damaged knee ligaments and would be sidelined for at least three months.
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Bristol Rovers manager Mark McGhee
The young Irish defender has joined Danny Woodards, Scott Bevan and Shaquille Hunter on the treatment table, while summer signing Garry Kenneth is still considered to be a fortnight away from a return following a calf strain.
McGhee, however, said: "I think we have enough cover at the back, particularly with Garry Kenneth expected to be available for consideration in the next couple of weeks or so.
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"We're always on the lookout to do business in the loan market, but if we are to bring someone in it would have to be somebody that will improve us.
"I spent a lot of time this week going through a list of 30 or so names that have been recommended to us by various people over the last ten days or so. I've gone through that list with a fine-toothed comb to see if there was anybody available who could really help us.
"As it was, I came out of that process thinking that there was nobody there that would improve on what we have already got.
"We will keep looking and, if somebody does come up, I will go straight to the chairman and make a recommendation that we try to go and get them."
McGhee is expected to compensate for the loss of Bolger for tomorrow's trip to leaders Gillingham by returning Adam Virgo to the heart of defence following two games at right-back.
Michael Smith will come back in at right-back after being named among the substitutes for last weekend's 2-2 draw with Aldershot.
McGhee said Bolger's absence had hampered his plan to move central defender Tom Parkes into midfield when Kenneth returns to the side.
"It's dreadful news about Cian," said McGhee. "I really did feel he was going to be an important player for us.
"It has hampered my plans slightly in that I was considering the possibility of moving Tom Parkes into midfield if and when I had the chance to partner Cian and Garry Kenneth at the back."
Comments
by Bristolexpat
Sunday, September 16 2012, 9:56AM
“Unless those running the club start to get a grip the only place Rovers will be rushing is into Non-league Football........”
by Pinkstone
Sunday, September 16 2012, 8:09AM
“He won't rush into the loan market because he hasn t the network of managers he has no money and only players of not much ability will come to a club that is one from the bottom of the football league”
by johnbristol3
Saturday, September 15 2012, 8:55PM
“Can you loan a manager!!!!!”
by Brennus
Saturday, September 15 2012, 8:30PM
“Why move Parkes into midfield when we've got Norurn and Lund?
We need another striker and a major rocket up the team after the latest debacle,”
by Severngas
Saturday, September 15 2012, 8:02PM
“Think he might need a few after today.!!! How about 11!!”
by DraytonGas
Saturday, September 15 2012, 10:54AM
“The loss of Bolger is a big blow but its no good just getting anyone in - unless they improve the team. I'm worried that without Cian the defence will be wobbling. The MF don't have a ball winner and until MM gets a player to fill that role we'll always be vunerable. Sorry that Broghammer won't start as he's the outlet we need when under pressure. Eliot should be played up front as he's the main goal threat. Lets hope Danny and Shaquille will be available soon.”
by whenever
Saturday, September 15 2012, 10:10AM
“i am pleased that mac still has faith because i losing mine quickly another defeat loams at Gillingham today”
by ARBIE0489
Saturday, September 15 2012, 8:41AM
“Tom Parkes appears to be the type of player who could adapt to several positions and the fact that he is customed to defending and possesses the physical assets (not small or lightweight) to become an effective midfield player is heartening. IMO the current two central midfield players DO NOT win enough possession, or maintain possession long enough, therefore the number of scoring opportunities have been minimal in most matches, so far this season.”