Maybe not anything earth-shattering, but it is a bit of a novelty to see Wolverhampton Wanderers join the vulgar herd and actually complete some transfers with the transfer deadline looming, and even ones that don’t have the flowered-over scent of desperation.

As I type at 19:09, Wolves have already today completed the signings of Ecuadorian midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season long loan, and Austrian striker Stefan Maierhofer on a three year deal from Rapid Vienna.  Great shame not to see a defender or two, but I still welcome the strengthening of the squad ahead of a tough winter.  Adding to seven others already joining the club since Wolves were promoted, and with presumably a few spares on the way out tomorrow, this represents a solid if unspectacular spell of business, and hopefully enough for a finish above Wigan, Postsmouth and Burnley – my early picks for the drop.

27 year old Segundo Alejandro Castillo Nazareno, to give him his full name, comes fresh from a season long loan with Everton, and I look forward to seeing him linking up with Milijas, also a recent recruit from Red Star Belgrade.   Maierhofer’s height (6′8, of which approximately 23% is neck) should give Wolves some real presence in the penalty area, especially from Halford’s throws, but he’s not been tested in club football at this level so I’m backing Wolves’s existing strikers to see more games this season.  So let’s sit back, relax, and watch the season play itself out, whatever the outcome.