Perry wasn't registered. And they can be deregistered during a transfer window. As Rafa and Bassette were last January, and Andrews and Bell are likely to be this year.
When we went one up so early at Charlton I was hoping we'd get a few more and the chance to sing "Coventry, Coventry, what's the score". But it was not to be.
The Coates family are spending their own money and can afford to write off debts. Wagner fronts a group of investors who may eventually decide they've had enough and look to get out while leaving the club with the debts.
He was also blowing out of his arse when he was subbed.
If he's still playing well in a few weeks, and hasn't insulted his Japanese teammates, then he can be classed as a good signing.