Interestingly I just read somewhere that Padova have a new Sporting Director, which is a role that wields significant power in Italian football. Hopefully the new person doesn't have his sights on a new fullback and things tick along for Niko
Danny Hay in his in depth interview with Piney, Burgess & Spoonley - touched on that the Italian coaches/sporting directors for Garbett & Kirwan were particularly 'difficult'/tough to deal with re this January window. But also basically that the decision to leave both guys with their clubs, was really about what is best for their careers for the moment.
Kirwan apparently has just signed a new 2 year deal with Padova.
Hay also commented that Garbett is now getting close to breaking into the Torino first team squad, which if true is exciting stuff.