Championship

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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Spurs starlet joins Whites on loan

January 1, 2012

Young Tottenham starlet Andros Townsend has agreed to join Leeds United on loan till the end of the season. Townsend, who recently signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Lane till 2016, could make his Leeds debut when they take on Burnley on Monday.

Winger Townsend is hailed as one of Spurs’ brightest upcoming talents and was a regular part of their 2011-12 Europa League campaign. He has also had previous loan experience with Yeovil Town, Leyton Orient, Milton Keynes Dons, Ipswich, Watford and Millwall.

Townsend was linked with a move to Spurs’ London rivals Queens Park Rangers last month, but the Lilywhites have preferred to send him out to Championship outfit Leeds.

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Reading sign Baseya, Forest take Hill on loan

September 21, 2011

Championship outfits Reading and Nottingham Forest have completed the signings of Cedric Baseya and Clint Hill respectively. French striker Baseya was a free agent after leaving champions Lille and has put pen to paper a contract till the end of the season with the Royals. The contract with Baseya, who has also previously represented Southampton and Crewe Alexandra, includes the option for a year’s extension.

Forest on the other hand have taken Clint Hill on a three month loan from Queens Park Rangers. The Reds moved quickly to land defender Hill after learning that Chris Cohen would be sidelined for a considerable period following his injury in their defeat to Derby County last weekend. Hill, 32, can play at both left back and centre back.

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Leeds sign Vayrynen

September 14, 2011

Leeds have complete the signing of midfielder Mika Vayrynen on a free transfer. The medio becomes the second Finnish arrival at Elland Road this summer following the signing of former Birmingham and Chelsea striker Mikael Forssell. Vayrynen was a free agent after leaving Heerenveen last season and Whites boss Simon Grayson has swooped to lend solidity to his side’s midfield.

Vayrynen has signed an initial one year contract at Leeds with the option of a twelve month extension.

Vayrynen is a regular with the Finnish national team, having made over 50 appearances for them. He has played for a host of clubs in his career and can play as both an attacking and defensive midfielder.

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Robert Hall signs for Oxford United

September 12, 2011

West Ham United have reached an agreement with Oxford United for the loan transfer of Robert Hall. The U’s have secured the signing of the seventeen year old on a month long loan deal. Hall is a product of the West Ham youth academy and has already netted six goals in seven matches for the development squad this season.

Hall could be in line to make his Oxford debut tomorrow night against Dagenham and Redbridge.

The Aylesbury born youngster was part of the England squad that won the 2010 U17 European championship. However he is yet to make his first team debut for the Hammers.

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Whites complete Forssell signing

September 8, 2011

Former Chelsea and Birmingham City striker Mikael Forssell has completed a shock transfer to Leeds United. The Finnish international was a free agent after parting company with German outfit Hannove 96 and was quickly snapped up by the Whites. Forssell has put pen to paper a season long deal at Elland Road and Whites boss Simon Grayson regards him as a very astute acquisition.

Forssell has been training with Leeds in the last few weeks. He still remains an international regular for Finland and netted on international duty a few days ago.

Forssell was also linked with Leeds’ Championship rivals West Ham and also had a trial with Sam Allardyce’s men at Upton Park before eventually signing for the Elland Road outfit.

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Crystal Palace snap up Mexican starlet

September 7, 2011

Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of Antonio Pedroza, widely hailed as the next Javier Hernandez, from Mexican outfit Jaguares. The Eagles have paid an undisclosed compensation amount to Jaguares for the services of Pedroza, who was born in Chester ( he is of mixed England and Mexican parentage) and was linked with a switch to Palace’s London rivals Tottenham not too long ago.

Pedroza has put pen to paper a three year contract at Selhurst Park. He spent the month of August on trial with the Eagles before signing permanent terms with the club.

Palace boss Dougie Freedman expressed delight at the signing and said ” For a very small fee we have got a great prospect who with hard work could become an important part of our squad for years to come.”

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Celtic’s Rasmussen signs for Sivasspor

September 6, 2011

Glasgow Celtic have confirmed that Danish striker Morten Rasmussen has moved to Turkish outfit Sivasspor on loan. Rasmussen will therefore ply his trade in the Turkish Super Lig till the end of the 2011/2012 season. As we had reported yesterday, the Dane was linked with Middlesbrough as well as MLS outfit Portland Timbers and Russian Premier League side Tom Tomsk but chose to move to Turkey.

Sivasspor finished 15th in the Turkish league last season and will play Karabukspor away from home this weekend. Rasmussen is in line to make his debut against Karabukspor.

Rasmussen spent last season on loan at Mainz and Aalborg and last made a competitive appearance for Celtic in May 2010 against Heart of Midlothian.

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Middlesbrough linked with move for Morten Rasmussen

September 5, 2011

Championship outfit Middlesbrough are said to be interested in signing Morten Rasmussen on loan from Celtic. The Danish striker hasn’t quite been able to establish himself since his multi million pound switch to Parkhead and has already undergone loan spells at Mainz and Aalborg.

Despite the summer window being closed, the loan window still remains open for lower league clubs in England, and Boro, being in the Championship, are eligible to take players on loan.

Rasmussen has scored only three goals for Celtic since his move from Brondby in January 2010 on a three and a half year contract. Mainz had the option to secure his services on a permanent basis but they chose not to exercise the option, thus leading the Bhoys to loan him to Aalborg.

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