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Harry’s Jota coup is treat for Blues fans

Steve Evans

EYE FOR GOAL: Jota scores for Brentford against Rotherham last season
PICTURE: Action Images

Alex Mowatt

Keshi Anderson

NOW the transfer window is shut, every chairman, manager and supporter in the EFL will be analysing who has done the best business. Who got the bargains? Who plucked a rough diamond? Which players will turn midtable sides into play-off contenders?
I’m no different. A number of very talented players moved around on Thursday, but I’ve picked out a few who caught my eye.
Transfer deadline day stalwart Harry Redknapp has done some outstanding b...

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