Is Dodds set to join permanently?

By Nathan Jackson
March 4 2008

Louis Dodds' permanent switch to Sincil Bank took a step closer following the news that Leicester City have taken no interest in his progress during his loan spell at Lincoln. The on loan striker has scored 9 goals so far this season and has revealed several times that he would be interested in a permanent switch to Sincil Bank, especially as his contract expires at the end of the season.

Dodds joined the Imps in the summer from Leicester City on a one year loan. His 9 goals have won City 6 points (for example, we would have lost at Shrewsbury had he not scored twice) and his goal against Wycombe at the weekend is a contender for goal of the season.

When asked about his status at the fans forum in Sleaford, it was revealed that Leicester haven't sent a single scout to check on his progress so far this season. That is very unusual news and gives the biggest indication that they have no intention of giving him a new contract when his current deal expires in the summer.

Dodds has indicated at several points during the season that he would like to join the Imps on a permanent basis. Fans have generally been positive about this as he has started to score the goals that he has threatened. The one major concern though is that other than scoring his 9 goals this season, he hasn't actually done a lot and seems to fade in and out of games with ease.

Dodds will have to wait until the summer to find out if he has a chance of joining permanently. Jackson has already revealed he is looking to get the squad down to 18 players from the current 21 permanent players, 9 of whom are out of contract. Among those likely to be released are Oliver Ryan and Gary Croft.