RALPH Hasenhuttl has admitted that he was unaware of Crewe Alexandra boss David Artell’s comments alleging that Saints only made him aware they were recalling Kayne Ramsay the night before a game.

Last week, youngster Ramsay was moved from his season-long loan spell at the League One side to Scottish Premiership outfit Ross County – where he made a substitute debut last night.

He was scheduled to face Charlton Athletic with the League One competitors, where he had made 15 league appearances, but instead did not feature.

Following Crewe’s fixture, Artell said: “Tuesday night I received a call from Kayne’s agent that he was being recalled by Southampton and I’ve not heard from Kayne since. It is what it is and we move on.”

Daily Echo: Crewe Alexandra boss David Artell (Pic: PA)Crewe Alexandra boss David Artell (Pic: PA)

Following up, the Railwaymen confirmed to the Daily Echo that this was the official line from the club regarding Ramsay’s move and that they had to rejig their tactical plans for the clash.

However, Hasenhuttl has admitted that he had not heard Artell’s comments or knew if Ramsay was indeed recalled in such a manner.

“I haven’t heard about that,” the Austrian told the Daily Echo.

Daily Echo: Kayne Ramsay will spend the rest of the season at Ross County (Pic: PA)Kayne Ramsay will spend the rest of the season at Ross County (Pic: PA)

“Normally it shouldn’t be that short term and for sure this is not perfect. What exactly the fact is I have no idea and I will ask about it.”

Ramsay was not the only player to have his season-long loan spell cut short at a club before being moved elsewhere.

French 22-year-old striker Dan Nlundulu also switched locations, moving from League One Lincoln City to Cheltenham Town in the same division.

Daily Echo: Dan Nlundulu scored for Cheltenham Town on his club debut at the weekend (Pic: PA)Dan Nlundulu scored for Cheltenham Town on his club debut at the weekend (Pic: PA)

Hasenhuttl continued: “The thinking behind this (the moves) is that they should get the gametime to play on a regular basis, because they wouldn’t have the chance to do this and this is why we send them on loan and keep them playing football – it’s important for them.

“I know about all the decisions and they are all in agreement with Matt Crocker (director of football) and with the coaches down there.”