It is clear that Irvine is not happy with a number of personnel involved with the first team squad after a handful of players have now been sent out on loan to get regular first team football.
Winger Whaley has failed to impress Irvine over the last twelve months despite starting this season well as a second striker to Neil Mellor. Whaley joins Ormerod, Hawley, Anyinsah and Neal out on loan.