The SFP world has been in shock this week as Crackers ace Mo Salah has handed in a transfer request.

With Crackers adrift at the base of the league, Salah's request isn't so much the surprise, but if a deal were to happen it's his next club that is sparking the panic amongst the title chasers. Salah's agent released this statement earlier this week:

"Mr Salah is deeply unhappy at the current state of affairs at Crackers, he joined a cup winning side hoping that this would translate into league title challenging form, nothing could be further from the truth."

"Mr Salah now feels that his career would be best served at a club who have genuine total aspirations and has therefore told club management of his decision to request a transfer."

Whilst under pressure club manager Peter Crockford is not happy with the situation, club president Arthur Crockford has stated that its better to get a good fee for an unhappy player than risk upsetting the rest of the squad. It looks likely that further updates on the future of this want away player an inevitable.

Early rumours suggested a deal and announcement with Atletic Munson was imminent, with Pritchard Junior's side hoping to consolidate their lead at the top of the table with a marquee signing. As time went on without the confirmation, attention turned to FC Chuggernaut who are also desperately seeking to keep up their title ambitions. McNamara has supposidly been tracking the Egyptian all season and are keen to add to his already impressive firepower.

There is also an unconfirmed report that COBU94 have submitted a significant offer, while Wheelers have also accrued another mighty warchest for January and sit best placed to offer cash.

With no offical offers announced, SFP managers are left to speculate whether Crackers are simply looking to rebuild and focus on defending their SFP Cup title from last season. Selling this seasons highest priced auction signing could fill the Crackers coffers and give manager Crockford huge spending power for the rest of January.

Manager Edwards completed the year with the December manager of the month award.

Nick, Ross, Scott and Ed all broke the 200 point barrier for the month, and look like being the main contenders for the title at this stage.