Baker to fund Cheltenham

Cheltenham will be able to strengthen their squad in January, despite their FA Cup exit.

The Robins missed out on prize money and a potentially money-spinning tie after a home defeat by Dover on Sunday afternoon but Paul Baker insists funds will still be available for transfer window reinforcements for new boss Paul Buckle. "We have to accept, despite the disappointment, we've had two weeks of turmoil at the club, with the appointment of a new manager and assistant manager," Baker told the club's official website. "It's been manic and to expect Paul Buckle to wave a magic wand and turn everything around immediately is expecting too much. "It will take time to bed in the new personnel. The window opens again in January and we will be looking to strengthen the squad. "I am meeting with Paul and Rob Edwards on Monday afternoon to discuss their plans for January because we need to be prepared to move quite quickly on some specific targets."