The only way is down...

Last updated : 26 January 2004 By Paul Farrington
Troubled Tony Dinning left the Latics this week for Blackpool on loan. He has dropped down from Division One play-off contenders to a mid-table Division Two outfit.

There has been no secret that Dinning and Jewell do not get on, but the reason has never become public, despite Dinning's links to gambling and drink in the media.

Dinning had an unsuccessful loan spell earlier this season at Walsall but the Saddlers manager hastily sent him back in favour of Jamie Lawrence who had gone the other way.

He made his debut in the 1-1 draw with Oldham Athletic on Saturday.