Lambert still more than happy with his City lot despite missing out on target No3

Thurs 26 Nov 09

City boss Paul Lambert today remained typically philosophical about the one that got away after a busy 36 hours on the transfer trail.

Swindon winger Anthony McNamee joined the Canary party last night - initially on a month's long loan, but with all concerned banking on a full-time deal being on the table come the January transfer window.

The 26-year-old will, however, not be involved in tomorrow's long haul north to Carlisle United for the 'live', web-streamed second round FA Cup clash; Wednesday's arrival - former Posh skipper Russell Martin - will, however.

Speaking at Colney this morning ahead of the Carlisle trip, Lambert revealed that he was busily gunning for a third fresh face ahead of yesterday's winter deadline.

Unfortunately, Johnny X failed to materialise; he may yet re-visit said target come January. He did, after all, first start to chase McNamee in August so he doesn't tend to take 'No!' for an answer.

“We tried to get someone else in, but that didn't happen,” revealed Lambert this morning.

“As I said after the game, we could do with a little help and, hopefully, Russell [Martin] and Anthony [McNamee] can come in and do something for us.”

And what, exactly, will McNamee bring to the party?

“What he will give us is speed - and, hopefully, he'll get people off their seats,” said the City chief, reporting a fully-fit squad ahead of tomorrow's trip.

Or was. Until the prospect of Gary Doherty racking up his 200th City appearance appeared to be in doubt as he disappeared in search of the doctor 30 seconds into his interview with the Press complaining of feeling sick.

He did admit, however, that missing out on No3 was 'frustrating'.

“It is, yes,” he said.   Part 2 >>