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Here are 'all' the League One transfers – in and out – for January 2020. Apologies if I have missed any, unfortunately it is almost impossible to track every change due to clubs making little or no announcement on occasion – witness the signing of Charlie Andrew, for example. I have not included loan signings out because they have scant effect on how well any side is likely to perform over the second half of the season; how many games were Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Alex Bradley, Grant Smith and Ben Coker going to be involved in anyway? Also included is an attempt to quantify how effective each club has been comparatively during the window. Caveat: I will probably be wrong.
Accrington Stanley: In: 2 Out: 1
In:
Winger: Bobby Grant, 29 (on loan from Wrexham to the end of the season)
Striker: Benny Ashley-Seal, 21 (on loan from Wolves to the end of the season)
Out:
Striker: Okera Simmonds, 19 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Accrington Stanley summary: Accrington's biggest loss during the window was the influential Sean McConville to serious injury, leaving December Manager of the Month John Coleman with a huge hole to fill. Injuries to a clutch of other players including top scorer Colby Bishop gave added impetus to Coleman's task, yet he was only able to bring in his two signings on the final day of the window. Accrington have been in poor form since Coleman won that Manager of the Month award, collecting just one point from five games and being knocked out of the Leasing.com Trophy by League Two moneybags Salford. Accrington may be hoping there are three clubs with more problems than they have.
AFC Wimbledon: In: 3 Out: 3
In:
Goalkeeper: Joe Day, 29 (on loan from Cardiff City to the end of the season)
Defender: Mads Bech Sorensen, 21 (on loan from Brentford to the end of the season)
Striker: Julien Lamy, 20 (on loan from Rotherham United to the end of the season)
Out:
Defender: Ryan Delaney, 23 (loan from Rochdale ended)
Striker: Marcus Forss, 20 (loan from Brentford ended)
Striker: Michael Folivi, 21 (loan from Watford ended)
AFC Wimbledon summary: Things are not looking good for AFC Wimbledon. The loss of top scorer Marcus Forss may well have dealt a fatal blow to The Dons' chances of staying in League One, and the construction of a stadium they cannot possibly pay for continues to cast a large shadow over events both on and off the pitch. Signings look mediocre, although former Newport goalkeeper Joe Day could prove a useful addition. The prospect of starting a glorious new era in a new stadium in League One appears to be a vanishing pipe dream, replaced by the distinct possibility of Kingsmeadow in League Two and debts up to their ears and beyond.
Blackpool: In: 10 Out: 8
In:
Goalkeeper: Chris Maxwell, 29 (Preston North End)
Defender: Jordan Thorniley, 23 (Sheffield Wednesday)
Defender: Marc Bola, 22 (on loan from Middlesbrough to the end of the season)
Defender: Taylor Moore, 22 (on loan from Bristol City to the end of the season)
Defender: Teddy Howe, 21 (Reading)
Midfielder: Connor Ronan, 21 (on loan from Wolves to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, 21 (on loan from Leicester to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Ben Garrity, 21 (Warrington Town)
Winger: Grant Ward, 25 (free agent)
Striker: Gary Madine, 29 (free agent)
Out:
Defender: Curtis Tilt, 28 (Rotherham United)
Defender: Nick Anderton, 23 (Carlisle United)
Defender: Rocky Bushiri, 20 (loan from Norwich City ended)
Midfielder: Callum Guy, 23 (Carlisle United)
Midfielder: Jordan Thompson, 23 (Stoke City)
Midfielder: Rowan Roache, 19 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Winger: Ben Tollitt, 25 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Striker: Emil Jaaskelainen, 18 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Blackpool summary: In common with Lincoln, Blackpool have signed virtually a complete new team. A couple of high profile free agents have been backed up by the return of fans' favourite Bola, promising Championship defender Thorniley and recent Leicester debutant Dewsbury-Hall. Departures have largely consisted of fringe players, the exception being the curiously inconsistent Thompson to Stoke, whilst the loss of Tilt to Rotherham came as a late surprise. Blackpool have undoubtedly strengthened all over the pitch, but will it be enough to reignite their faltering promotion challenge? Manager Simon Grayson has four previous promotions from League One on his cv, so we should watch this space with interest.
Bolton Wanderers: In: 9 Out: 6
In:
Defender: Toto Nsiala, 27 (on loan from Ipswich Town to the end of the season)
Defender: Ryan Delaney, 23 (Rochdale)
Defender: Kean Bryan, 23 (on loan from Sheffield United to the end of the season)
Defender: Brandon Fleming, 20 (on loan from Hull City to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Jacob Mellis, 29 (Mansfield Town)
Midfielder: Anthony Georgiou, 22 (on loan from Tottenham Hotspur to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Ethan Hamilton, 21 (on loan from Manchester United to the end of the season)
Midfielder: George Thomason, 18 (Longridge Town)
Striker: Muhammadu Faal, 22 (Enfield Town)
Out:
Goalkeeper: Ben Alnwick, 33 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Defender: Jake Wright, 33 (loan from Sheffield United ended)
Defender: Josh Earl, 21 (loan from Preston North End ended)
Midfielder: Liam Bridcutt, 30 (loan from Nottingham Forest ended)
Midfielder: James Weir, 24 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Winger: Thibaud Verlinden, 20 (loan from Stoke City ended)
Bolton Wanderers summary: Some very uninspiring signings came as a surprise to some supporters, given Bolton's £40 million loan; perhaps the intention is to run the club correctly at long last. Five of the nine newcomers are loans, while Mellis has signed to the end of the season only. Bolton also tried to re-sign Liam Bridcutt for the second half of the season but lost out to Lincoln. Inevitably there will be an element of keeping their powder dry: there is little point spending money in January with relegation already a near certainty.
Bristol Rovers: In: 7 Out: 4
In:
Goalkeeper: Jamal Blackman, 26 (on loan from Chelsea to the end of the season)
Defender: Cian Harries, 22 (Swansea City)
Midfielder: Josh Ginnelly, 22 (on loan from Preston to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Josh Barrett, 21 (Reading)
Winger: Jayden Mitchell-Lawson, 20 (on loan from Derby County to the end of the season)
Striker: James Daly, 20 (Crystal Palace)
Striker: Timmy Abraham, 19 (on loan from Fulham to the end of the season)
Out:
Striker: Bernard Mensah, 25 (Gloucester City)
Striker: Victor Adeboyejo, 22 (loan from Barnsley ended)
Striker: Tyler Smith, 21 (loan from Sheffield United ended)
Striker: Deon Moore, 20 (released at end of contract)
Bristol Rovers summary: Rovers' approach to the transfer window was not helped by manager Ben Garner taking leave from the club due to the illness of a family member, and Garner had only been in the job a few weeks himself after the departure of Graham Coughlan to Mansfield. A run of very poor results has seen Rovers plummet from the play-off places into the bottom half, creating an almost unavoidable plunge into the transfer market. It will be interesting to see whether or not Timmy Abraham can replicate the form of his more famous brother, while former Red Imp and National League winner Josh Ginnelly will be aiming to revive his career after a fruitless move to Preston.
Burton Albion: In: 3 Out: 3
In:
Defender: Conor Shaughnessy, 23 (on loan from Leeds United to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Joe Powell, 21 (West Ham United)
Winger: Jamie Murphy, 30 (on loan from Rangers to the end of the season)
Out:
Goalkeeper: Jack Livesey, 19 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Winger: David Templeton, 31 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Striker: Liam Boyce, 28 (Heart of Midlothian)
Burton Albion summary: Some good business done by Burton in January, although quite how some relatively high-profile signings are being funded on crowds of 2,000 is a different question. The loan of former Scotland international Jamie Murphy is the standout signing, while West Ham's Joe Powell was linked with Lincoln early in the window. There was an air of inevitability to the departure of Boyce to Hearts, with the striker approaching the end of his contract this summer.
Coventry City: In: 1 Out: 1
In:
Winger: Ryan Giles, 20 (on loan from Wolves to the end of the season)
Out:
Goalkeeper: Corey Addai, 22 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Coventry City summary: Transfer activity was always going to be minimal and thereafter reactive after manager Mark Robins stated very early in the transfer window that he was happy with his present squad. Young defender Sam McCallum signed for Norwich for a substantial fee on deadline day but was loaned straight back for the remainder of the season, so status quo there. The skilful Ryan Giles can only be an asset. Coventry look a pretty good bet for the play-offs, and may yet crash the promotion party early.
Accrington Stanley: In: 2 Out: 1
In:
Winger: Bobby Grant, 29 (on loan from Wrexham to the end of the season)
Striker: Benny Ashley-Seal, 21 (on loan from Wolves to the end of the season)
Out:
Striker: Okera Simmonds, 19 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Accrington Stanley summary: Accrington's biggest loss during the window was the influential Sean McConville to serious injury, leaving December Manager of the Month John Coleman with a huge hole to fill. Injuries to a clutch of other players including top scorer Colby Bishop gave added impetus to Coleman's task, yet he was only able to bring in his two signings on the final day of the window. Accrington have been in poor form since Coleman won that Manager of the Month award, collecting just one point from five games and being knocked out of the Leasing.com Trophy by League Two moneybags Salford. Accrington may be hoping there are three clubs with more problems than they have.
AFC Wimbledon: In: 3 Out: 3
In:
Goalkeeper: Joe Day, 29 (on loan from Cardiff City to the end of the season)
Defender: Mads Bech Sorensen, 21 (on loan from Brentford to the end of the season)
Striker: Julien Lamy, 20 (on loan from Rotherham United to the end of the season)
Out:
Defender: Ryan Delaney, 23 (loan from Rochdale ended)
Striker: Marcus Forss, 20 (loan from Brentford ended)
Striker: Michael Folivi, 21 (loan from Watford ended)
AFC Wimbledon summary: Things are not looking good for AFC Wimbledon. The loss of top scorer Marcus Forss may well have dealt a fatal blow to The Dons' chances of staying in League One, and the construction of a stadium they cannot possibly pay for continues to cast a large shadow over events both on and off the pitch. Signings look mediocre, although former Newport goalkeeper Joe Day could prove a useful addition. The prospect of starting a glorious new era in a new stadium in League One appears to be a vanishing pipe dream, replaced by the distinct possibility of Kingsmeadow in League Two and debts up to their ears and beyond.
Blackpool: In: 10 Out: 8
In:
Goalkeeper: Chris Maxwell, 29 (Preston North End)
Defender: Jordan Thorniley, 23 (Sheffield Wednesday)
Defender: Marc Bola, 22 (on loan from Middlesbrough to the end of the season)
Defender: Taylor Moore, 22 (on loan from Bristol City to the end of the season)
Defender: Teddy Howe, 21 (Reading)
Midfielder: Connor Ronan, 21 (on loan from Wolves to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, 21 (on loan from Leicester to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Ben Garrity, 21 (Warrington Town)
Winger: Grant Ward, 25 (free agent)
Striker: Gary Madine, 29 (free agent)
Out:
Defender: Curtis Tilt, 28 (Rotherham United)
Defender: Nick Anderton, 23 (Carlisle United)
Defender: Rocky Bushiri, 20 (loan from Norwich City ended)
Midfielder: Callum Guy, 23 (Carlisle United)
Midfielder: Jordan Thompson, 23 (Stoke City)
Midfielder: Rowan Roache, 19 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Winger: Ben Tollitt, 25 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Striker: Emil Jaaskelainen, 18 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Blackpool summary: In common with Lincoln, Blackpool have signed virtually a complete new team. A couple of high profile free agents have been backed up by the return of fans' favourite Bola, promising Championship defender Thorniley and recent Leicester debutant Dewsbury-Hall. Departures have largely consisted of fringe players, the exception being the curiously inconsistent Thompson to Stoke, whilst the loss of Tilt to Rotherham came as a late surprise. Blackpool have undoubtedly strengthened all over the pitch, but will it be enough to reignite their faltering promotion challenge? Manager Simon Grayson has four previous promotions from League One on his cv, so we should watch this space with interest.
Bolton Wanderers: In: 9 Out: 6
In:
Defender: Toto Nsiala, 27 (on loan from Ipswich Town to the end of the season)
Defender: Ryan Delaney, 23 (Rochdale)
Defender: Kean Bryan, 23 (on loan from Sheffield United to the end of the season)
Defender: Brandon Fleming, 20 (on loan from Hull City to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Jacob Mellis, 29 (Mansfield Town)
Midfielder: Anthony Georgiou, 22 (on loan from Tottenham Hotspur to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Ethan Hamilton, 21 (on loan from Manchester United to the end of the season)
Midfielder: George Thomason, 18 (Longridge Town)
Striker: Muhammadu Faal, 22 (Enfield Town)
Out:
Goalkeeper: Ben Alnwick, 33 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Defender: Jake Wright, 33 (loan from Sheffield United ended)
Defender: Josh Earl, 21 (loan from Preston North End ended)
Midfielder: Liam Bridcutt, 30 (loan from Nottingham Forest ended)
Midfielder: James Weir, 24 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Winger: Thibaud Verlinden, 20 (loan from Stoke City ended)
Bolton Wanderers summary: Some very uninspiring signings came as a surprise to some supporters, given Bolton's £40 million loan; perhaps the intention is to run the club correctly at long last. Five of the nine newcomers are loans, while Mellis has signed to the end of the season only. Bolton also tried to re-sign Liam Bridcutt for the second half of the season but lost out to Lincoln. Inevitably there will be an element of keeping their powder dry: there is little point spending money in January with relegation already a near certainty.
Bristol Rovers: In: 7 Out: 4
In:
Goalkeeper: Jamal Blackman, 26 (on loan from Chelsea to the end of the season)
Defender: Cian Harries, 22 (Swansea City)
Midfielder: Josh Ginnelly, 22 (on loan from Preston to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Josh Barrett, 21 (Reading)
Winger: Jayden Mitchell-Lawson, 20 (on loan from Derby County to the end of the season)
Striker: James Daly, 20 (Crystal Palace)
Striker: Timmy Abraham, 19 (on loan from Fulham to the end of the season)
Out:
Striker: Bernard Mensah, 25 (Gloucester City)
Striker: Victor Adeboyejo, 22 (loan from Barnsley ended)
Striker: Tyler Smith, 21 (loan from Sheffield United ended)
Striker: Deon Moore, 20 (released at end of contract)
Bristol Rovers summary: Rovers' approach to the transfer window was not helped by manager Ben Garner taking leave from the club due to the illness of a family member, and Garner had only been in the job a few weeks himself after the departure of Graham Coughlan to Mansfield. A run of very poor results has seen Rovers plummet from the play-off places into the bottom half, creating an almost unavoidable plunge into the transfer market. It will be interesting to see whether or not Timmy Abraham can replicate the form of his more famous brother, while former Red Imp and National League winner Josh Ginnelly will be aiming to revive his career after a fruitless move to Preston.
Burton Albion: In: 3 Out: 3
In:
Defender: Conor Shaughnessy, 23 (on loan from Leeds United to the end of the season)
Midfielder: Joe Powell, 21 (West Ham United)
Winger: Jamie Murphy, 30 (on loan from Rangers to the end of the season)
Out:
Goalkeeper: Jack Livesey, 19 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Winger: David Templeton, 31 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Striker: Liam Boyce, 28 (Heart of Midlothian)
Burton Albion summary: Some good business done by Burton in January, although quite how some relatively high-profile signings are being funded on crowds of 2,000 is a different question. The loan of former Scotland international Jamie Murphy is the standout signing, while West Ham's Joe Powell was linked with Lincoln early in the window. There was an air of inevitability to the departure of Boyce to Hearts, with the striker approaching the end of his contract this summer.
Coventry City: In: 1 Out: 1
In:
Winger: Ryan Giles, 20 (on loan from Wolves to the end of the season)
Out:
Goalkeeper: Corey Addai, 22 (contract cancelled by mutual consent)
Coventry City summary: Transfer activity was always going to be minimal and thereafter reactive after manager Mark Robins stated very early in the transfer window that he was happy with his present squad. Young defender Sam McCallum signed for Norwich for a substantial fee on deadline day but was loaned straight back for the remainder of the season, so status quo there. The skilful Ryan Giles can only be an asset. Coventry look a pretty good bet for the play-offs, and may yet crash the promotion party early.
