DANNY Wilson has accused clubs of trying to unsettle Charlie Austin, after Town knocked back deadline day bids for their star striker.

Millwall put in a transfer deadline day £600,000 offer for the 21-year-old yesterday morning, which was instantly rejected, while fellow Championship side Portsmouth also enquired about the highly-rated front man only to be told he was not for sale.

Austin went on to score his third goal of the season last night as Swindon progressed to the second round of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy with a 3-0 at Southampton.

But Wilson was angry with the behaviour of rival clubs trying to snare and upset the youngster.

“They did (put in a formal bid) but it was nowhere near our valuation, so why would be let an asset like that go?” said the boss.

“We were very disappointed that it got into the papers like it did.

“I don’t know why people and clubs cannot do their business properly and correctly instead of trying to upset players and putting things public.

“If we say no, we mean no. You’ve seen so many times players get affected by this but thankfully Charlie is not like that and trusts us in what we are doing.”

Town brought one familiar face back to the County Ground yesterday as they sealed a 12-month deal for full-back Alan Sheehan.

The Irishman had his Leeds contract terminated yesterday and promptly signed for the club he enjoyed a successful loan spell with last year.

“With Alan, we thought we needed some left-sided cover in that area,” said Wilson.

“He thought he was going to the Championship, and so did we, but it hasn’t transpired so he has to roll his sleeves up and try to get himself in our team.”

One deal which fell through on deadline day though was that of versatile forward Alan Gow.

Despite sorting out personal terms on Monday and passing a medical yesterday morning, the Advertiser understands Gow returned to the club later in the day demanding a “considerable rise” on to his already-agreed basic wage.

With chairman Andrew Fitton out of the country on business, Jeremy Wray was in charge of tying up the day’s transfer dealings, and the club's director was less than impressed with Gow's antics.

He told the Advertiser: “It is frustrating that somebody wants to try and change the deal right at the last minute, but it was clearly all about him (Gow) and the money.

“We want players who have a passion and desire to play for Swindon Town. If someone comes in, shows that passion and desire, and plays well for us then they are more than welcome to go and knock on Andrew’s door and ask for improved terms.

“But he was trying to improve it before he had even pulled on a Swindon shirt and kicked a ball for the club. That is a disgrace.”