Bellamy to move to Cardiff ?
August 15, 2010
After being left out of the squad for Manchester City’s opening encounter against Tottenham, fiery Welsh forward is looking to his hometown club Cardiff City. Bellamy was banned from training at Manchester City after his recent outbursts against the club and the manager. He decided to train with Dave Jones’ team instead, and is hoping to make a loan-move which could last for six months or the whole season. City have also given him the permission to negotiate terms with the Championship club.
There is a lot of interest in Bellamy from Premier League sides too. Everton and Tottenham are keen on the services of the 31-year old Welshman. With Mark Hughes, Bellamy’s manager at three different clubs, taking over at Fulham, a move to Craven Cottage can never be ruled out as well. Celtic gaffer Neil Lennon is also a huge fan of Bellamy and is keeping tabs on the situation.
Bellamy has been a Cardiff fan since childhood and the prospect of helping them in their promotion bid is too endearing to him. A lot of his family is also based in the South Wales area and a move to Cardiff would see hordes of public flock into the stadium to see their hometown boy in action.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWhites release striker Kandol
August 4, 2010
Newly promoted Championship outfit Leeds United have announced that the parting of company with Congolese forward Tresor Kandol. The 28 year old had a year left on his deal at Elland Road, but has left the club following the termination of his contract.
Kandol initially joined Leeds from Barnet in the winter of 2006 and impressed Dennis Wise enough to land a permanent contract with the Whites. Apart from Leeds and Barnet, Kandol has represented several English clubs- Luton Town, Cambridge United, Bournemouth, Thurrock, Dag & Red, Darlington, Millwall and Charlton Athletic in that order.
Kandol is the cousin of former Newcastle striker Lomana Lua Lua.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailPlenty of suitors for Utaka’s sign
July 27, 2010
South coast club Portsmouth are looking to offload John Utaka as they look to cut costs in their first season in the Championship. Utaka’s £35,000-a-week wages are becoming too much for the relegated club to handle especially with the cloud of administration looming large. Pompey are expecting as little as £1 million for the player whom they signed from Rennes for £7 million in 2007.
Utaka claimed to have had offers from leading German clubs in Bayer Leverkusen and FC Cologne but has decided to stay in England. “My manager is looking into the offers before him. Everything is in the air. I would like to stay in the Premier League. It is quick, aggressive and direct and there are loads of goals every week. And, yes, the money in England is also good,” he said.
Bolton, Sunderland and Fulham have expressed interest in the Nigerian. But the statistic that he has scored only seven times in sixty-five games could deter the Premier League clubs from making a move for him.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailPompey sign Sonko on loan
July 16, 2010
Beleaguered south coast club Portsmouth have signed Stoke’s Ibrahim Sonko on a season long loan deal. But the club who are under a transfer embargo will have to wait for the Football League to ratify the purchase. An appeal by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to prevent Pompey from coming out of administration has dealt fresh blow to the club’s chances of signing any players. Portsmouth won’t be able to add any new players unless they have 20 members in the squad. Currently, the club has only 18 registered players.
Sonko started his playing career with St.Etienne. Then he moved on to Grenoble before plying his trade in England with Brentford. He switched to Reading in 2004 where he made 136 appearances before moving on the Stoke City in mid 2008. With the emergence of Faye and Shawcross as first choice centre backs, Sonko received restricted playing time.
Pompey boss Steve Cotterill already has a very thin squad to work with. Papa Bouba Diop sleft the club to sign a two year deal with Greek powerhouse AEK Athens. Algerian left back Nadir Belhadi has also left the club joining Qatari outfit Al Sadd for £3.5m. South African skipper Aaron Mokoena has also hinted that he would like a move away from the club. A host of clubs from Turkey are interested in his services.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCeltic stopper McManus signs for Boro
July 13, 2010
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of defender Stephen McManus from Scottish giants Celtic. Boro have paid the Hoops £1.5m for McManus’ services and the 27 year old has moved to the Riverside on a three year contract.
McManus becomes Boro boss Gordon Strachan’s fourth acquisition of the summer after Kris Boyd, Nicky Bailey and Andrew Halliday.
McManus joins a growing list of former SPL stars at Teesside that already includes Scott McDonald, Barry Robson, Willo Flood and Chris Killen and the recently signed Boyd.
The move reunites McManus with former Celtic boss Strachan, who was in charge of the Hoops between 2005 and 2009.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailOfficial:- Welsh star Ledley joins Glasgow Celtic
July 12, 2010
Young Welsh midfielder Joe Ledley has officially completed his transfer to Scottish giants Glasgow Celtic. The 23 year has signed a four year contract with the Hoops and will reportedly earn around £25,000 a week at Parkhead. Stoke were also interested in signing Ledley, whose club Cardiff would have earned £3m in compensation had he chosen to move to the Potters instead of the Hoops.
Ledley now becomes Neil Lennon’s third signing of the summer market after Charlie Mulgrew and Cha Du Ri.
Cardiff City boss Dave Jones expressed surprise at Ledley’s choice and said that he thought that the talented 23 year old had wanted a move to the Premiership.
Because the move is a cross border one, Celtic will not have to pay a single penny to Cardiff in compensation.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailLeeds complete Lloyd Sam signing
July 9, 2010
Leeds United have completed the signing of winger Lloyd Sam on a free transfer from Charlton Athletic. The 25 year old has signed a two year contract with the Whites and becomes Simon Grayson’s sixth signing of the summer transfer window.
Sam, who was born in Leeds, joined Charlton in 2003. He also had loan spells at Leyton Orient, Sheffield Wednesday and Southend United in his time with the Addicks.
Leeds will compete in the Championship this season after winning promotion from League One. Charlton reached the semifinals of the playoffs before losing to Swindon.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailQPR sign keeper Paddy Kenny
June 8, 2010
QPR have signed goalkeeper Paddy Kenny from Sheffield United on a three-year contract.
The move will mean that Kenny will again be reunited with former manager Neil Warnock, who previously managed him during his time as manager at Bury and Sheffield Utd.
Kenny has been at Bramall Lane for eight years and has had seven international caps for the Republic of Ireland. Warnock has signed him on a three-year deal for around £750,000.
Last season Kenny played only two matches for the blades after testing positive for a banned substance and was banned from playing for nine months.
After a difficult year, Kenny admitted the time was right to move on and re-join his former manager Neil Warnock at QPR.
Kenny said: “It was a difficult decision to leave, but with the year I’ve had I felt it was the right time to move on.
“The chance to come to a club like Queens
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailLeeds sign Schmeichel from Notts County
May 27, 2010
Kasper Schmeichel has become Leeds United’s first signing of the season after joining from Notts County on a free transfer.
The former Man City shot stopper played 43 times for County last season winning promotion with the club, but The Magpies can no longer afford the players wages and have decided to let him go.
Schmeichel who signed a two-year deal at Elland Road had a fantastic season for County and was named PFA League Two Player of the Year.
Schmeichel said: “There wasn’t a lot of decision making to do,” “I’ve been talking to clubs, and when the question was raised about interest from Leeds I said yes.”
“I’ve grown up in England, know a lot about English football, and I know Leeds is one of the biggest clubs in the country.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCoppell the new Robins boss
April 22, 2010
Championship side Bristol City have appointed former-Reading boss Steve Coppell as their new manager. The experienced coach replaces Keith Millen, who was in temporarily charge after Gary Johnson left the club. Under Millen City enjoyed four victories in seven games but City boss Steve Lansdown decided to appoint a more experienced coach.
Lansdown revealed: “Keith will remain in charge for the remainder of the season. He has done an excellent job so far and therefore we would like him to see out the season for the club.” Keith Millen will stay on at the club as Coppell’s assistant manager.
Coppell has been out of the game since leaving Reading in May 2009. He enjoyed six years with the Royals and managed the club in 281 games. He lead Reading to the top flight for the first time in the history of the club. He will take control of the Robins on May 11th.
Bristol City have been a good solid Championship side in recent years and have been in and around the play-offs. Coppell is already planning on strengthening his squad and is expecting to challenge for promotion to the Premier League next season.
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