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Steve, from Brixham, a supporter for well over 50 years, sadly passed away in the early hours of last Friday morning in Torbay Hospital. It has come as a shock as Steve had not been unwell at all until he suffered a heart attack last Wednesday and seemed to be recovering until a second attack on Friday. Prior to Bristows Bench, Steve always stood close to the dug-outs and will be sadly missed by his friends who also shared that area of the grandstand side for so many years. The Gulls have lost a staunch and loyal supporter. RIP Steve.

Slowly!

I'm pretty sure that I saw Karl Baker this afternoon strolling through Old Town Street in Plymouth wearing a knee brace. If it was him, and, as I said, I'm convinced it was, bit of a shame for him on such a short contract in which to prove himself. Anyone confirm that he is injured?

Jake Robinson has joined PB at Luton on loan. Didn't have the best of starts as they lost 3 - 0 to Alfreton!

I see that one of our earlier pre-season targets, Dave Artell, has moved on yet again to Northampton without having played a game for Port Vale. Probably to do with the ongoing uncertainty regarding their take-over and debts!

On a two year contract

Released by Arsenal earlier this month, is 21 yrs old and plays at either left-sided centre half or left back.

True! He has no experience of football at this level.

Steve Coppell has been appointed as D of F at Crawley. Unfortunately, he might well steady the ship.

This rumour could be a distinct possibility. I believe ML took him on loan whilst at Leyton Orient and he scored 6 in 14 and was subsequently signed by them. I also seem to remember that ML was scouting for Walsall before coming here and might well have recommended him to them prior to him signing a one-year contract for them in June 2011. Earlier in his career he gained Premiership experience with Norwich and has represented England at all levels up to U-19. We should know in the next 24 hours I would imagine.

Dave - it's been on the OS since early this evening.

Taking into account the League 2 play-off final date of 27 May and the 93-day rule, we will hopefully have our new loanee forward on board for Gillingham (a) on 25 Feb.

According to today's Swindon Advertiser, Billy has said that wants to stay at Swindon and fight for his place. It goes on to say that he may well figure in tonight's match at Southend. Sounds like that's that for the time being.

Replaced by Ronan Murray after 67 mins

Len Graham - Northern Ireland