We tried to get Wayne in on loan before the transfer window closed because it's an area we felt we needed to strengthen,

It is a proper one - he said he felt it was like a knife.

Stephen Carr had a hernia operation and then damaged the stomach muscle on the other side. He felt a general aching in that area and was unable to continue.

Any [loan] deal would need to be concluded before January's transfer window closes but we want to make sure Dwight goes to Germany in the best possible condition. Sitting idle is not an option for him. But there has been no approach from Falkirk to date, or anybody else for that matter.

I don't think we'll be the only club who are monitoring Michael's situation at Real Madrid.

I am obviously saddened at the way things have worked out at St. James' Park.