Says to me that if McGhee is still being allowed to punt players that his position is under no threat and it is him who will be using any funds freed up in the winter break.
Not seen the games when he has played full back then.
As for Hartley I would say that in the few games I have seen he has been decent for first 50 or 60 minutes but then faded badly.
I do not think Butcher would touch us with a barge pole. He is a man that keeps grudges going forever. Just look at the way he refused to shake hands with Diego at Scotland game a couple of years back.
At Crystal Palace now and seems to be turning them round.
Alan Curbishley might be worth a shot. Not worked for a couple of years so might be flexable on wages.