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Carlos spoke about the need for a utility player at the back and Holgate certainly fits that mould.

I liked him a lot at right back / wing back in his previous stint, despite the fact he's spent most of his career at centre half.

I remember he looked genuinely gutted when Villa mugged us in the playoffs that year. It feels like the situation with him is similar to Johnston, in that his relationship with the club has brought him back, despite having other options on the table. I guess both feel like they have unfinished business after playoff heartache.

Had he arrived a year ago, I'd say he walks straight into the first XI at right back. Now though, I'm not too sure, as Furlong is probably the most improved player under Corberan. However, what we will see is genuine competition in the right back area for the first time in years. He also gives Corberan the option of 3 at the back, as he's a good ball player who can easily slot into the right side of a back 3.

I'm not sure how we've pulled off this window given our financial crisis, but it feels like the club have done a good job. We have good cover in every position now and some quality back up. Time will tell, but there's no reason why we shouldn't be up there, especially when a lot of the teams are much weaker than last season.