Grimsby manager Alan Buckley has managed to extend the loan deal of Sam Hird from League One side Doncaster for an additional month.The 20-year-old former Leeds centre-back joined the Mariners on an initial one-month loan deal in November, but the two clubs have agreed to extend his deal at Blundell Park for a further month.

A statement on Grimsby's official website read: "Alan Buckley was keen to keep Hird at Blundell Park and the two clubs have settled on an extra 28 days loan.

"Rovers have the option of a 24-hour call-back on the player."

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