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Graham Westley: Window shuts but hard work begins

THE closing of a transfer window is a very difficult time at a football club. The comings and goings create all sorts of issues and it is very difficult to get everything right.

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By Graham Westley
EX-STEVENAGE, PRESTON, PETERBOROUGH AND NEWPORT MANAGER

THE closing of a transfer window is a very difficult time at a football club. The comings and goings create all sorts of issues and it is very difficult to get everything right.
You must never forget that at the heart of the matter are people - yes, players are people - and the urgency of the deadline means that it is very easy to overlook the multitude of people issues that are created. It is vital that you try to think carefully about logistics and practicalities.
There can be children, schools, family jobs and a...

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