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Hammers sign John

January 14, 2012

West Ham have become the latest English club to take a MLS player on loan after the London club took George John on loan from Dallas. John, 24, has moved to Upton Park, with the Hammers having the option to make the two month loan deal permanent when it expires in March.

John was close to a move to Blackburn Rovers last summer, but the deal fell through at the end.

John is yet to make a senior international appearance but is eligible to play for both the United States and Greece.

John follows in the footsteps of Landon Donovan, Thierry Henry and Robbie Keane, all of whom have joined Premier League clubs during the MLS off season.

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Reading snap up Irish striker

January 12, 2012

Reading have announced that they have completed the signing of striker Karl Sheppard on a free transfer. The 20 year old joins the Royals from Shamrock Rovers and has penned a two and a half year deal at the Madjeski Stadium.

Sheppard was an Everton trainee but failed to progress at the Merseyside club and chose to return to Ireland to further his career. Prior to joining Shamrock, whom he represented with distinction in this season’s Europa League, he was with Galway United.

Reading were not the only Championship club interested in Sheppard, with Blackpool, Cardiff and Peterborough United also reportedly interested in securing his signature.

Sheppard has been capped by the Republic at U-21 level and also appeared for the League of Ireland XI when they faced Manchester City in a friendly a few months ago.

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Nosworthy makes Hornets move

January 10, 2012

Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy has completed a switch to Championship outfit Watford. Nosworthy was on loan at Vicarage Road from October and impressed the Hornets sufficiently to secure a permanent switch. The 31 year has signed a two and a half year contract with the club. The transfer fee paid by Watford for his services was not revealed by either the Hornets or Sunderland.

Nosworthy joined Sunderland from Gillingham in 2005 and was a fairly regular player for the Black Cats until 2010, when his opportunities became limited under Steve Bruce. He had two loan spells at Sheffield United in 2010 and 2011.

Watford are 18th in the Championship table, having collected 30 points from their league outings till date.

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Owls sign Blackpool defender

January 10, 2012

Sheffield Wednesday have completed the signing of defender Miguel Llera on a free transfer from Blackpool. Spanish centre half Llera joined the Seasiders last summer but failed to hold down a first team and was released by the club along with former Man Utd star Bojan Djordjic recently. Llera has penned an eighteen month contract with Wednesday.

Prior to his switch from Blackpool, Llera had loan spells with the Owls and Brentford. He moved to England in 2008 by signing for Milton Keynes Dons and also represented Charlton Athletic before his move to Blackpool.

Llera has also played for Recreativo, Gimnastic, Alicante and Hercules in Spain.

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Tractor Boys move for McCarthy

January 9, 2012

Promising Reading goalie Alex McCarthy has agreed to join Ipswich Town on loan till the end of the 2011/12 season. The Tractor boys were in the market for a keeper after seeing Robbie Stockdale called back by Fulham and McCarthy, who recently returned to the Madjeski following a loan stint at Leeds, fit the bill perfectly. McCarthy will compete with Arran Lee-Barrett and Richard Wright for the right to stand under the sticks at Portman Road.

McCarthy is a well travelled goalie, having previously had loan stints at Woking, Cambridge, Bath, Aldershot, Yeovil and Brentford. He has also been capped by England at U21 level.

The 22 year old McCarthy is a product of the Reading academy.

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Foxes agree Sharp fee

January 8, 2012

Leicester City have agreed a fee with fellow Championship outfit Doncaster Rovers for the transfer of striker Billy Sharp. The announcement regarding the transfer was made by Doncaster late last night. Leicester have now been given permission to discuss terms with Sharp and the striker will make a final decision regarding the transfer in the next few days.

Doncaster signed Sharp from Sheffield United for a then record £1.15m fee in July 2010. Leicester have reportedly agreed to pay Donny £3m for his services.

The 25 year old Sharp, who has already netted ten times for Donny this season, missed their FA Cup game against Notts County yesterday.

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Tykes complete Dagnall signing

January 7, 2012

Barnsley have completed the signing of striker Chris Dagnall from Scunthorpe United. Dagnall, 25, has been signed for an undisclosed transfer fee and has put pen to paper a two and half year contract at Oakwell.

Dagnall’s arrival is a welcome boost to Barnsley boss Keith Hill, who has been actively looking for striking reinforcements.

Dagnall joined Scunthorpe in June 2010 but was unable to replicate his goal scoring form from previous clubs at Glanford Park.

The 25 year old is Cup tied having played in the competition earlier for Iron, but Hill has dismissed concerns about that problem, saying that his primary aim is to ensure that Barnsley preserve their Championship status for the 2012-2013 season.

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Palace land duo on loan

January 6, 2012

Crystal Palace have completed the double signing of John Egan and Mustapha Dumbuya on loan. Egan, 19, joins the Selhurst Park outfit from Sunderland on a month’s loan while Dumbuya, 24, has been signed on loan from Doncaster Rovers for the same period.

Egan is a regular for Sunderland’s reserve team and has also captained them. He is however yet to make a first team appearance on Wearside.

Dumbuya has been with Donny since 2009 and could make his debut for the Eagles along with Egan in their weekend FA Cup match against Derby County.

Palace are currently 11th in the Championship table, but are only four points behind sixth placed Hull, who occupy the last playoff spot.

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Donny sign Rangers forward

January 5, 2012

Doncaster Rovers have completed the signing of young striker Sam McMahon from Scottish champions Rangers. McMahon 17, has signed a short team deal that will see him stay at the Keepmoat Stadium till the end of the 2011/12 season. McMahon will primarily play for Donny’s youth team, but will also be given an opportunity to train with the first team.

Doncaster have the option of extending the deal into next season if the youngster’s progress is impressive enough.

Born in Salford, McMahon has already represented Rangers’ youth teams and has an impressive goal scoring record at Ibrox.

Doncaster finished 21st in the Championship last season.

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Town target out of favour Magpies star

January 3, 2012

Ipswich Town are reportedly in contention to sign former Manchester United star Alan Smith. The midfielder, who currently plies his trade for Newcastle United, has made only two appearances for the Tyneside outfit this season and was spotted having a look at Ipswich’s training facilities recently.

Smith may consider asking Newcastle boss Alan Pardew to cancel his contract by mutual consent if he is interested in linking up with former team-mate Lee Bowyer at Portman Road.

Smith has failed to net in a league game for the Magpies since his switch from Manchester United in 2007. He has been capped 19 times by England but has been hampered by injuries in the recent past.

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