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New Boy Hanson in mystery absence

Tuesday night’s double header saw a few holes in the St John’s line up with one of half of the Cunliffe Cooper duo missing, Severs being tired and Goodacre also being absent.  But one shock absence from the squad was St John’s new boy - Chris Hanson.  It is rumoured that he did intent to play but injured himself on Monday while having a wii.  Sources are yet to confirm this story.

 Hanson should be back for the next fixture on the 15th April. 

Saint’s in close season signing

News has just come in that chief scout and top goal scorer, Jon Cooper, has convinced Hoyland to make a new signing.  Details have not yet been confirmed but it is thought that a new player has signed on the dotted line this morning.

“We’re not allowed to say much,” said Hoyland earlier today, “but what I can say is I’m only bringing in people who I think can do a job.  We don’t need anymore… I mean… any boot fillers.  We’ve found a player we like and we’ve made a move.”

In other news goalkeeping legend Martin Lymn has passed a medical and will be fit to start in the Premiership campaign.

Severs Confirms Return to The Saints

The end of the Championship Campaign saw a great run of form from The Saints and that was helped greatly by the return of Severs in a covering role for Ozzie between the sticks.  It was touch and go as to whether or not Hoyland would have to play in goal but now, thanks to some confident performances in goal, it looks as if Severs may become a regular face in the Saints squad.

"It didn’t look like anything was going to happen but then I got a text from Kev asking me to ring him. So I phoned and he said the team was stuffed if Hoyland had to go in goal so I stepped up and obviously did well enough to impress the boss.

"I have agreed to play in the Premiership and I’m delighted."

The experienced midfielder proved a big hit with the Saint’s Fan during his first spell at the club.

"I know the fans have taken to me and I’ve certainly taken to the club. Once I knew that St John’s were interested again it was a very easy decision to make."

Hoyland is now left with a tricky decision as he has to choose who he will play in goal.  "Obviously," he said, "Martin is still our number 1.  Sever’s certainly has the skill and confidence required to play outfield and we hope he will agree to do so, but the competition for the Keepers gloves can only be a good thing.  Can’t it?"