Northampton Town manager Aidy Boothroyd was happy with the business conducted during the January transfer window, but admits he would like 'one or two' more players in if possible.
"It turned into a very late night on Tuesday but I'm pleased with the business we got done," he said.
"We have still got more to do and there are one or two things we are still working on.
"We hit the post on a couple of things but it was definitely the busiest January I've ever known. The squad needed some serious surgery and that is still ongoing.
"We just missed out on a couple of targets but those players might come available again in a week's time when the loan window re-opens so we are just going to monitor the situation over the next few days.
"We didn't have any bids for any of our players, there were lots of tentative enquiries but nothing concrete.
"I'm delighted to Have Clarke Carlisle on board, sometimes you go for players not thinking you are going to get them but you have got to go for them anyway and I think we have got very lucky in Clarke's case.
"He is exactly the sort of player we need here but even more important than that he is exactly the sort of person we need here.
"He's a leader in every sense, he knows my methods and he will be able to help us establish what I want going forward.
"I'm hoping that he is not only going to be a catalyst for us to help us climb the table but also in helping us lay down a lot of foundations off the pitch in terms of what is expected.
"Signing Ben Harding frees up another loan place and that is something we can utilise when the window reopens next week.
"I liked Ben immediately, Andy King was the one who recommended him but I've been very pleased with what he's done.
"He's got the footballing abilities and the quality that mean not only can he pass the ball but he has got good delivery from set plays which is vital in any team.
"The next thing for me was to get someone to play alongside him and that's why I worked so hard to get Luke Guttridge because I think he is the perfect foil for Ben.
"Luke was excellent on Saturday, he provided a goal threat and he is a tenacious little devil.
"He's a big personality off the field as well and in Luke and Clarke we have got two real leaders.
"The spine of the team is so important, you need to have strong characters and I think we've got that.
"The two boys that we've given short-term contracts to are on more of a developmental basis but they have now got an extended period to try and earn longer deals.
"Neil Kitson is an American keeper who has come in on trial and done really well and I just felt he had done enough to prolong his stay.
"Lewis Wilson comes from a local club in Newport Pagnell, he has been doing really well in the non-league and he came in on trial following a recommendation from one of our scouts. He's done really well so far and I've got high hopes for him.
"I would have liked to have got a few more players out but for some reason people don't seem to want to leave this club.
"I don't know why that is and for me if you are a footballer surely you want to be playing football and if the manager doesn't think you are going to play in the team surely it's best for you to move on.
"I think Paul Walker's case is a bit different to Ashley Corker and Paul might be one who comes back and bites me but decisions have got to be made and I will make those decisions."
