Given the disparity in finances, it’s left Adams having to build a squad in which young loanees have had to stand up and be counted.

Source: https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/sport/football/morecambe-boss-players-are-now-able-to-see-out-matches-4122555

Jordan Beyer and Michael Obafemi, two of last season’s loanees who have made a permanent move to East Lancashire, will wear 36 and 45 respectively.

Source: https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnleys-squad-numbers-available-to-new-signings-after-matt-lowton-ashley-barnes-depart-4210445

Plenty of loanees past and present impressed last season, with Amad leading Sunderland to the play-offs after joining on loan from Man Utd.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-championship-loans-premier-league-31049002

When asked whether Salop will look to bring any of the soon to be out-of-contract loanees back to Shropshire, Cotterill said: “It depends where the budget is.

Source: https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2023/02/25/loanees-return-to-shrewsbury-town-will-be-dependant-on-budget/