Not content with 14 signings since the end of last season, the Seasiders boss is keen to continue improving the depth and quality of his squad.

The transfer window may be closed until New Year's Day, but Grayson claims he is already drawing up lists of targets ahead of that date.

"Just because the window has gone it doesn't mean I've packed up and stopped looking," said the boss.

"We are always out scouting and keeping our eyes on certain individuals because the loan market opens again soon (on Tuesday) and before you know it, it will be January and we'll be able to sign and strengthen the squad once again."

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For now though, Grayson is looking forward to a rare weekend of peace, especially after a hectic week which began with a full day of sifting through players and the capture of Rangers midfielder Alan Gow.
Deadline

"It is tiring because there is so much going on and so much to do," said the boss.

"It just becomes mayhem for the 48 hours before the transfer window shuts.

"Everyone tries to do their business before that but it always steps up a gear just before the deadline because you have other clubs and agents constantly on the phone trying to sell you players and it's a stressful time for managers.

"I don't really like it. I prefer it the old fashioned way where you could go and sign a player whenever you wanted.

"But you have to get on with it and I'm quite relieved it is all done with now, the deadline has passed and I don't have to deal with so many agents over the next few weeks."

Grayson added: "Since the window closed we've been able to concentrate on training and working with the players and I'm pleased with how the week has gone.

"After the Southampton game – which was a really good, morale-boosting win – we knew we had a period where we could do different things with different players.

"With some we have done conditioning work to get their fitness up to a higher level and it will benefit the likes of Joe Martin and Daniel Nardiello, who are just coming back from injury.