Allen thanks fans

Last updated : 06 September 2005 By Smallsy
After his 77th minute winner against Forest on Saturday, Martin Allen believes that Darren Pratley's loan deal supported by the fans is already beginning to pay dividends.

The 20 year old joined on a last minute deal from Fulham and Allen thanked the fans for their support,

"Our supporters group Lifeline society came up with the money just 48 hours before the deadline and I was delighted to be able to bring him here"

"What's more is that he wanted to come. There were other offers on the table but he wanted to come to us and once he is fully fit for League football you'll see the best of him"