Bolland gone

"He is interested in getting involved in [club name] in its own right but also with a view to raising awareness of and involvement in football globally. It certainly has the potential for a mutually beneficial and great partnership."

Although I'm not entirely sure what all that means, it's a grand statement of intent isn't it? So who do you think the club involved are? Real Madrid? Man Utd? Chelsea? No, it's our beloved village neighbours of course, announcing the imminent arrival of a new investor from overseas. I look forward to the new man using the Histon brand to raise awareness of the game globally, I'm sure all the kids in China will soon be swapping their Ronaldo posters for pin ups of Jamie Barker in no time.

I'm not too fussed that we're not making any attempts to re-build the British Empire, but it would be nice if we could flesh out our squad in the centre-back department. Following today's announcement that Bolly will be playing his football at the far edge of the known universe (Barrow) next season, we now have just Hatswell, Coulson, plus youngster Darryl Coakley, to cover at the back.

Chairman George had been making noises about offering Bolly a new contract recently, so there must be a bit of money there. However, I'm a bit worried the Brabinator may choose to spunk it on Darryl McMahon instead of a player we actually need.

"Daryl McMahon is a quality player and I think he showed he was the best player on the pitch," said our leader following Tuesday's win over Ely. "It just shows his attitude that he's desperate to come back and play for us."

An unemployed player desperate to get a job, who'd have thought it eh? I think McMahon is ok, and in an ideal world wouldn't mind having him in the squad as cover. But if we're going to challenge this year, we can't afford to go into the season with one senior centre back on the books. And while we're at it, we should probably be looking for a back-up keeper, and a left-winger if Courtney leaves, before we consider signing another average Conference central midfielder. We'd better hope the Brabinator gets his priorities right.