Barnsley boss Mark Robins tried for both Robbie Blake and Jason Scotland on transfer deadline day. The Tykes enquired about the Premier League pair but were given little encouragement by Burnley and Wigan respectively.

Robins admits he did try for the veteran wide man but was rebuffed by new Clarets boss Brian Laws.

"I was interested in him but he wasn't available," he told The Star.

Over at Wigan it has been a season of frustration for Scotland, who has failed to replicate his Swansea form since following Roberto Martinez to the DW Stadium.

Wigan signed two new strikers of their own on Monday but still have no intention of selling Scotland.

"There's a lot you want to do. You have targets, but there's some we missed out on," continued Robins.