Clearing up the transfer window mess

Confusion reigned yesterday as the Football League attempted to process dozens of deals from the last few days of the transfer window.

Clubs had to submit their 25-man squads on Wednesday - even though many registrations had not been officially confirmed by the governing body.

Some clubs spent yesterday under the impression that the list had to be submitted 24 hours later than originally planned - although the Football League told the Evening Standard the deadline had not changed.

The League promise that no player will be left 'in limbo' and miss games.