It is understood that no clause was introduced into Finnigan’s transfer to prevent him from playing the Imps when Cheltenham are the visitors to Sincil Bank on Tuesday night. However, providing Steve Cotterill has his usual midfield players available following injuries and suspensions, a “gentleman’s agreement” will stand in the way of Finnigan meeting his old club so soon.
If midfield men Russell Milton and Mark Yates do return to the Robins' line-up in time for Tuesday’s game, then Finnigan may not travel with the squad.