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Watters can't wait to get started
Cardiff striker Max Watters says he's excited to get going for new loan club Barnsley.
It was confirmed yesterday the forward would be leaving Cardiff City Stadium on a temporary basis in order to get game-time under his belt.
Despite the Bluebirds struggling for goals and under a transfer embargo, it was decided it was best for Watters to move away from south Wales until the end of the season. And he clearly can't wait to get going.
"I'm really happy to be here," he said. "It's a brilliant club, great staff. I've seen quite a few games, it looks like a good team to play in.
"I've played here a few times against Barnsley - the fans were hard to play against so that's good. It's a tough place to come, I can't wait to get started.
"It's a great club. Great manager, great players - I couldn't have asked for a better team to come to.
"I've watched quite a few games to be honest. A lot of the games are very attacking, a lot of chances to be scored and defensively, really good. I'm really pleased with that.
"Hopefully, I can fit in well. It's obviously going to be tough to get into the team as they're doing well. But hopefully, I can slot in, get along with the players and contribute to the team.
"I'm an out-and-out striker. I love to score goals, to work hard and just contribute as much as I can to the team.
"I look at all the best strikers. That's where the goals come from don't they, in the box, near the goal. They're the easiest to score, and hopefully that's what I can do this season."
It is clear the Tykes were keen on getting Watters' signature on the dotted line, with City manager Mark Hudson saying they were "knocking down the door" to get the striker. And their chief executive said as much too.
"He is a hungry young player with experience across the EFL and we're looking forward to seeing him perform within [head coach] Michael Duff's system," said Khaled El-Ahmad.
"It was important to strengthen the squad as soon as possible and we thank Cardiff City for working with us to get the move over the line."
McGuinness talks planned
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore says losing Mark McGuinness would be a "blow" for the Owls and says talks will take place with Cardiff tomorrow.
WalesOnline understands the centre-back will return to south Wales after the FA Cup clash with Newcastle United. The defender has enjoyed a stellar stint in League One and his loss is a setback for Moore.
"First and foremost, we have the game to conclude tomorrow (Saturday)," he responded today.
"After the game, both clubs have agreed to have a chat. If he is to go back, it's a blow. But for me, my message is we should be full of joy in terms of what he brought to the football club.
"He has been absolutely tremendous, he does what it says on the tin and he ticks our boxes in terms of recruitment.
"He's improved as a player, without a doubt and taking to it like a duck to water in terms of how he's been received by the football club. Most importantly, his performances have been getting stronger and stronger.
"If he goes back, he goes back with our full blessing. We thank him for his time here and I personally thank him for our time working together.
"He can play (tomorrow). There's always been an agreement and we always thought we'd reached the end of it and that is in agreement (recall option). Yes, they may call him back or there may be a possibility of him staying. If they are to call him back (after) tomorrow, then we are happy in terms of his contribution.”
Tanner to leave on loan
Young Bluebirds winger Ollie Tanner is close to agreeing a loan move away from the club.
York City appear to have won the race for his signature.
A number of teams registered an interest in the 20-year-old, including League Two outfit Harrogate Town, however it was believed York's plan for him and how he fitted into the side would be more conducive to his progress over the coming months.
When asked about Tanner's ability in Thursday's press conference, Hudson, who admitted a deal for him to leave was close, said of the player: "We have worked on him and the physios have done a brilliant job. The beginning of the season was the first time he came back into full-time football and then he got injured.
"I got back to it. He could only do 60 minutes and then not train for three or four days. So we built him up to play 90 minutes and then train regularly after. Then play 90 again. He is looking physically stronger. If a deal does come forward, I spoke to Ollie about finding the right one for him.
"The next progression for him is to find a better level than he was playing before (at Lewes) and to go and impact that. We will find the right club for him. He is a great kid who has worked so hard."
Cardiff's transfer state of play can be read here
Denham's setback
Hudson confirmed on Thursday that Cardiff centre-back Oliver Denham has suffered a slight setback in his return from injury.
Denham has been sidelined with growing pains in recent weeks and had been working his way back up to full fitness at Cardiff's Vale training base.
But his first-team comeback may take a little longer than expected after a setback this week.
"He's been building back up and then did the warm-up today (Thursday) and felt a slight strain in the calf," said Hudson.
"So that's something will have to visit and see where that goes."
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