There seems to be a lot of similarities to the situation Cunningham was in at Saints . At a time when the club is spending a lot on the ground and doesn't want to spend on players, so they sign journeymen players but they appoint a local hero as coach to buy time because the fans will be patient with him.

It's only on loan until the end of the season.

Good signing on a short term deal

Why didn't they get a prop in on loan when they where short?

Plus the fact that's he's already signed a deal with an unnamed club (rumoured to be Rovers), from next season anyway.