Neither Chris Wood nor Rory Fallon emerged on any transfer or loan lists before the transfer window closed overnight. Wood had been linked to several Championships sides, most recently Derby, but there was late speculation that injuries at WBA (which saw Wood make an appearance against Liverpool on the weekend) have once again discouraged the Baggies from letting him go, just yet. Although the transfer window does not open again until the new year, there is an emergency loan window that opends up next week. This allows for players to be loaned within England for up to 93 days. So, its possible the 18 year old All White may still move to a side he can expect regular first team football. In the meantime, he has to do the best he can with the opportunities he gets in the EPL. By all accounts he acquitted himself well in his short cameo at Anfield, holding the ball up well and winning the physical battles.
Rory Fallon is also staying put at Plymouth for the moment. He for one should be looking forward to the upcoming All Whites friendlies, having been both injured and out of favour at Home Park.
The loan window opens on 7 September so look for a move to go through for Wood then.
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