Windass hoping for Grimsby chance
October 20, 2009
Former Hull and Bradford City striker Dean Windass has revealed he hopes to get the chance to be boss of League Two Grimsby. The Mariners sacked Mike Newell on Sunday after a dreadful run of results which saw the club lose four consecutive games.
The 40 year-old only retired from playing on Monday and is keen to get straight back into the game. He spent some time as player-coach at Darlington under Colin Todd but left the club last month after Todd was sacked due to a poor run of form.
He told the press: “I have applied for the job at Grimsby. The fact I’ve just retired as a player was purely coincidental, but this is too good an opportunity for me to let it pass by.
“I was disappointed not to get the chance at Darlington when (manager) Colin (Todd) left and I’ve always said I wanted to be a manager, to make my own decisions and be my own man. I’ve said that for many years now. Grimsby would be a great club for me to start my managerial career and I believe I’ve got the hunger and attributes to make a real success of it.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailDerby chase Stead and look to extend Stoor loan
October 20, 2009
Championship side Derby have made an enquiry about Ipswich striker Jon Stead. Derby have lost a host of strikers in recent weeks. They are currently without Steven Davies and Chris Porter who are long-term casualties. They have also lost on-loan Everton striker James Vaughan to injury.
Ipswich boss Roy Keane today denied that any contact had been made between the two clubs but admitted a deal could be a possibility. Stead has had previous experience of playing for the Rams having spent three months on-loan in 2006. He scored three goals in his 17 games while at Pride Park.
Derby boss Nigel Clough has admitted that the deal is probably along way off. He said: “Jon Stead is a player that we have asked about. However, I don’t think that there will be any movement in this direction at the moment.”
Clough also revealed that he wants to keep Fulham defender Fredrik Stoor at the club. The 25 year-old is on-loan at the Rams but is currently suffering from an ankle injury. Despite the injury the former Burton boss wants to extend the loan deal.
He added: “So long as Freddie is going to be fit a week after that game, we will look to extend the loan because he has settled in and done very well indeed. I think he has improved as each game has gone on. His ankle has reduced in size since Saturday – it was badly swollen after the Leicester game.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWhaley extends Rochdale stay as Newell gets the sack
October 19, 2009
Rochdale have secured the services of Norwich midfielder Simon Whaley for another month. The former Preston star has impressed at Spotland and manager Keith Hill was keen to extend his stay beyond his original loan deal which was suppose to expired after last weekend against Grimsby. However he has now signed till November 12th.
Whaley has made six appearances for Dale and scored against Hereford in their 4-1 victory. Whaley only moved to Norwich last summer from Preston but he doesn’t seem to be in Norwich manager Paul Lambert’s plans.
Meanwhile League Two rivals Grimsby have fired boss Mike Newell. The former Luton boss was only appointed just over a year ago and was expected to improve the clubs fortunes. However his reign didn’t go well and Grimsby find themselves second from bottom in League Two.
A club statement read: “Grimsby Town Football Club today announced that they have parted company with manager Mike Newell. Despite the intention for continued support beyond the recent poor results & disappointing performances the club has dismissed Mike Newell due to irretrievable breakdown.
“The directors believe they have done everything possible to back him during his period with the club but were left with no alternative but to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
Youth team boss Neil Woods has been appointed caretaker boss while the club look for a permanent boss.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCoventry sign Hussey
October 19, 2009
Championship side Coventry City have sign AFC Wimbledon youngster Chris Hussey on loan with a view to a permanent deal. The 20 year-old was believed to be attracting interest from a host of Championship sides but City boss Chris Coleman impressed him with his plans for the club. The left-back has made over 80 appearances for AFC and is highly rated.
He will be on loan at the Ricoh Arena till the January transfer window when he can sign a permanent contract. The youngster was formerly with Woking and Coleman is delighted to have signed the youngster.
He told clubs official website: “There has been no secret about the fact that several clubs were trying to sign Chris, so we are delighted he has opted to come to Coventry City. He is a very promising young left-back and we believe he has a bright future with us.”
Coventry have also sign young Carlisle United striker Gary Madine on loan until the January transfer window. He could also sign a permanent deal if he impresses in the Midlands. The 19 year-old has made over 30 appearances for United and has also been linked with moves to Championship and League One sides.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailToffees sweet on Norwegian
October 18, 2009
Norwegian international star Knut Olav Rindaroy has claimed that Premier League Everton are interested in acquiring his services. According to reports Everton have been interested in signing the defender since last summer. The left-back currently plays for Molde in the Norwegian top flight and has made over 100 appearances for the club. He also won the Norwegian cup with Molde in 2005.
Reports in his homeland have suggested that the 24 year-old could join the Toffee’s in the January transfer window. He has also admitted that he would be keen on a move to Everton.
He told Nettavisen:“I understand that Everton wanted me on loan during the summer and I’ve heard that there was some people looking at me against Stabaek. I have to admit that it would be great with Everton and Premier League.”
The Norwegian ace currently has a year of his contract to run and will become a free agent next summer. That means he could join whomever he wishes with no fee involved. He has revealed he wants to keep his options open.
He continued: “I want to look at my possibilities before I sign a new deal with Molde,”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailFerguson in touch with Defour
October 15, 2009
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has sent Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour a letter stating that he is still in his thoughts. The Standard captain is currently out injured after breaking a bone in his foot.
Defour was linked with moves to Premier league Everton and Manchester City. The Toffee’s had a £9million bid rejected during the summer and the Belgian international could still make a move to the Premier League in the January transfer window.
However a move in January looks unlikely due to the 21 year old’s injury. It seems that the English champions are now looking at making a move for the star next summer. United boss Ferguson has reassured Defour in the letter that he is still interested in signing him.
The letter which was released to the media read:”Dear Steven, I have just heard about your injury and, in the name of Manchester United, I would like to wish you a full and speedy recovery. I am sure at the moment you must be feeling awful and that you’ll have all kinds of questions.
“Steven, these are natural worries but I have to tell you that modern medicine and treatments are incredible, you have to have confidence in them. I’m going to follow your progress closely and I will remain in contact with your club to have news of your recovery.” Defour was grateful for Ferguson’s letter and told the media that he went through the right channels by sending the letter through his club. He told Het Laatste Nieuw:
“One thing I should like to highlight is that Ferguson has followed his interest officially. He addressed the letter to Standard. I think the attention is great, but I do not want people to think I am already at Manchester, which is by no means the case. But if they come knocking, then I would obviously not cause problems.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailOrient sign keeper as duo have Brighton trial
October 14, 2009
Leyton Orient have signed young Tottenham goalkeeper Lee Butcher on a month’s loan. Orient are currently struggling for keepers with regular number one Jamie Jones suffering from an injury he picked in his last appearance for the club.
21 year-old Butcher has had loan spells before but this will be his first taste of League One football. The Tottenham youngster could make his Orient debut for the reserves against Brighton tonight.
The O’s boss Geraint Williams told the clubs official website: “Jamie Jones has had two bangs on the head recently and the doctor feels it is best if he rests up for a couple of weeks to be on the safe side, so we’re delighted to offer a chance for Lee to join us,”
“We have close links with Tottenham and Harry Redknapp was happy for Lee to come here and he’ll be looking to get on the bench or starting while Jamie is resting up.”
Meanwhile Brighton will be taking a look at midfielder Gary Roberts and Nigerian striker Amadou Abdullai during the reserve game with Leyton Orient. Roberts was formerly with Crewe and Yeovil but has suffered personal problems and recently spent 26 days at the Sporting Chance clinic. He will now be hoping that he can get his career back on track. Abdullai was previously with SSV Ulm 1846 in the regional leagues of German football.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWolves deny Best interest
October 13, 2009
Premier League Wolves have distanced themselves from a move for Coventry striker Leon Best. Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is an admirer of Best’s abilities and they have been linked with a £1.5million bid for the former Southampton youngster. The 23 year-old has been in good form this season in the Championship scoring three goals.
Best’s contract with the Midlander’s runs out next summer, when he could move on a free transfer. Wolves were reported to be interested in signing Best in the January transfer window.
There was also a suggestion that young striker Sam Vokes could be part of a deal. The Welsh striker nearly joined the Sky Blues in the last transfer window but the deal through due to certain terms of the deal. However chief executive Jez Moxey has denied any contact has been made between the two clubs.
He told the Express and Star: “There’s nothing in it – I’m happy to say there’s no truth in this. Mick has always thought of Leon Best as a good player but we have bought Stefan Maierhofer and we still have Chris Iwelumo to come back from injury, so we have two players covering the role that player can play.
“Given the player’s contractual status, I would have thought he was more likely to allow his contract to run out and become a free agent.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailAllen denies Wycombe link as McPartland leaves County
October 12, 2009
Cheltenham manager Martin Allen has denied rumours linking him with manager-less Wycombe Wanderers. Wanderers are without a boss after they parted company with boss Peter Taylor last Friday due to a bad start to their League One campaign.The former Brentford and Leicester boss has said he has no intention of leaving League Two Cheltenham.
“I moved to Cheltenham six weeks ago and I’m very happy here, I know I have a hard job with the lowest budget in the league but there are no distractions for me. I’m staying. We had a tough year last year and it’s a challenge to manage here. I’ve no interest in Wycombe.” said Allen
League Two Notts County have fired their boss Ian McPartland. Big spending County lost a two goal lead at home to Torquay on Sunday to only draw 2-2. The fans booed their side off the field at the end of the match. McPartland has been under intense pressure ever since the new board took control of the club.
There were also rumours that director of football Sven Goran-Eriksson could quit the club in the immediate future. However he is now favourite to take the hot seat at Meadow Lane. The other front runner for the job is believed to be former England midfielder David Platt.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailClichy concentrating on Arsenal despite Real interest
October 11, 2009
Arsenal full-back Gael Clichy has told the press that he wants to concentrate on Arsenal despite interest from La Liga side Real Madrid. Its been reported in the press that Real chiefs feel that the French ace is a good option for Real’s troublesome left-back position.
Reports even suggest that Gael Clichy’s representatives have already been contacted by Real officials about a potential switch to the Bernabeu next summer. Real are still looking to recruit new players despite their massive layout this summer.
Clichy himself has done his best to try to discourage talk of a move but has refused to completely rule out a move in the near future. He told the News of the World: “At the moment I am focused on Arsenal and France,”
“This season could be very important to me and I desire to be focused in my work. The summer of 2010 is still very far away.”
The player has been at Arsenal since he was a teenager and replaced Ashley Cole at left-back when the England star left for Chelsea. He’s established himself as one of the best full-backs in Europe and at 24 unbelievably is one of the more senior players in a very young Arsenal squad.
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