McCafferty joins Rushden

Former Charlton midfielder Neil McCafferty has joined League 2 side Rushden and Diamonds on a two year contract. He was on loan at the Irthlingborough club for the latter part of last season and won many friends among supporters of the Team in White. I had a drink with him after one game at Nene Park and it was clear that he had settled in well, although he was still living in London at the time.

Some of the Addickted have expressed the view that we should not let our young players go so early, but I watched him in several games at Nene Park and while he could cut it at that level, I did not think he had Premiership potential.