Grant Smith has returned to Bristol City following his loan spekll at Bescot.

The left sided midfielder has been one of the few relative successes out of the raft of Merson loanees this season, but even his contributions have been cut short by injury.

His latest setback is a groin strain that shows no sign of clearing up in time to make any contribution in the last two games, so temporary manager Mark Kinsella’s choices are restricted even further, as he has no cover for left back Fox, or left winger Demontagnac, as well as missing his possible presence in central midfield.

Thanks, Grant, at least you put more effort in than some.