- (James Wilson – Salford City)
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Salford City are currently 11th in the League Two Table and are eight points off the play-off places. The signing of striker James Wilson is sure to boost their promotion hopes.
Wilson started his career at Manchester United, scoring three times in fifteen appearances for the Red Devils.
Unsuccessful loan spells with Derby and Sheffield United have raised questions about his ability, nevertheless dropping down from the top two tiers of English football to the fourth will strike fear in to league two defenders being such a big name from the past.
The 24 year old will be aiming to get his goal scoring boots back on and re-ignite his career with a promotion on his CV. The strong budget is accompanied with notable names now at Salford. Wilson promises to be a big signing for League Two.
2. (Eoin Doyle – Swindon Town)
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Swindon Town are currently top of League Two and this is mainly thanks to the form of striker Eoin Doyle. He fired in 23 goals in just 22 appearances during his loan spell from Bradford City.
Due to this staggering form, Bradford re-called him but couldn’t keep hold of him. Swindon went out and signed the 31 year old permanently.
If this goal scoring continues, its looking increasingly likely he will send Swindon to automatic promotion.
He may not be as big of a name or as young and promising as Wilson but could prove a better signing yet.
3. (Michael Nottingham – Crewe Alexandra)
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Crewe Alexandra have been fighting for promotion all season. Long – term injuries to centre backs Ollie Lancashire & Eddie Nolan have made Crewe fight fitness too. Veteran centre back Nicky Hunt has also had injury and fatigue problems over the course of the season. This left Crewe stretched to say the least.
The signing of former Salford City defender Nottingham from Blackpool has so far helped Crewe go five matches unbeaten since joining the side, putting them 2nd.
If such solidity continues from the versatile 30 year old who can play at both centre back and right back then he could well be the signing of the season.
There is no doubt on current form that the 6ft 4 defender deserves to be on this list.
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