O’Flynn joins Exeter City
July 23, 2010
Exeter City have completed the signing of Irish striker John O’Flynn on a free transfer. The 28 year old was a free agent after the expiry of his contract with Barnet FC.
O’Flynn was the subject of a £100,000 bid from Barnet’s League Two rivals Shrewsbury Town in the winter transfer window, but rejected the offer and chose to let his contract with the Bees expire. The Cobh born forward scored 29 times in 70 appearances for Barnet after joining them in 2008 from Cork City.
O’Flynn also recently had a trial with Bristol City, but the Robins chose not to pursue their interest in him.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailTerriers take Celtic’s Carey on loan
July 14, 2010
Huddersfield Town have completed the signing of Graham Carey on loan from Scottish giants Celtic. The Republic of Ireland U-21 international will stay with the Terriers till January 2011. Carey is a versatile footballer who can play as both left back and left winger.
Blanchardstown born Carey is a product of Shelbourne’s youth setup. He joined Celtic in 2005 and had a loan spell at Bohemians in 2009. He joined St.Mirren in February 2010 and scored three goals in thirteen appearances with the Buddies.
Huddersfield manager Lee Clark was pleased with the signing and added that Carey would bring some much needed versatility to the left flank at the Galpharm Stadium.
Carey is also considered a more than decent player at set pieces, having scored some wonderful free kicks in his time in the SPL.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWednesday announce Jones signing
June 12, 2010
Sheffield Wednesday have completed the signing of defender Daniel Jones on a free transfer. The 23 year old was without a club after having been released by Wolverhampton Wanderers and has signed a three year contract with the Owls.
Dudley born Jones is a product of the Wolves youth academy but never quite managed to break into the first team at Molineux. He had spells on loan at Northampton Town, Oldham Athletic, Notts County and Bristol Rovers while playing at Molineux.
Wednesday will be playing in League One for the 10/11 season following their relegation from the Championship.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailLiverpool sign Palace youngster
April 28, 2010
Liverpool have completed the signing of highly-rated Charlton midfielder Jonjo Shelvey for an initial fee of £1.7million which could rise depending on appearances and international appearances. The 18 year-old midfielder is highly-rated and was being chased by a number of the top English clubs. Get on Liverpool with europa league bets
Shelvey will move to Anfield on 10th May after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms. The youngster has already made over 40 appearances for the Addicks despite his tender years and is regarded as one of the countries brightest youngsters.
Liverpool Managing Director Christian Purslow told Liverpool’s official website: “Jonjo is an exciting young England international. His signing is part of our long-term strategic recruitment plan and we all look forward to welcoming him to Melwood.”
Meanwhile Charlton chairman Richard Murray revealed that the club didn’t want to sell Shelvey but felt that they couldn’t afford to turn the offer down.
Murray said: No club likes to lose such a talented prospect, but the overall package is one we couldn’t refuse, and one which was very attractive to Jonjo. It is with the greatest reluctance that we have accepted an offer for Jonjo from Liverpool.”Liverpool are going to develop him over the next few years to be a top player, and I can’t think of a better place for him to go to.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailPosh appoint former-Bristol City boss
April 7, 2010
Championship strugglers Peterborough United have appointed Gary Johnson as their new boss. The former-Yeovil and Bristol City boss has signed a two-year contract at London Road and becomes Posh’s fourth boss of the season.
He replaces former boss Jim Gannon who finished his spell at the club with a 2-2 draw against Barnsley on Easter Monday. Johnson’s first game in charge will be at home to Leicester City at London Road on Saturday.
Johnson told Peterborough’s official website: “I have had a look around and I am looking forward to getting Peterborough back to the Championship. I am excited by the challenge.
“I went out to Orlando in America last week and the chairman (Darragh MacAnthony) sold the club to me with his enthusiasm, drive and determination. I am happy to respect anyone who puts money into the football club.
The club have already been relegated from the Championship having struggled to handle the step up in leagues after promotion from League One last season. New boss Johnson will now be looking towards next season and the 54 year-old has been promised cash to help the club bounce straight back into the Championship.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailSwindon sign Hammer, as Hereford sign Jervis
March 20, 2010
League One surprise package Swindon Town have signed promising young West Ham striker Frank Nouble on-loan for a month. The 18 year-old joined the Hammer’s from London rivals Chelsea last summer.
The exciting youngster had a run in the West Ham first team earlier in the season but has only just returned to the Hammers from a loan spell from West Brom. West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has lots of options up front after strengthening his attack during the January transfer window.
The spell at the League One promotion contenders will give the youngster some very valuable first team experience. Nouble will go straight into Swindon’s squad for their game against league leaders Norwich on Saturday.
League Two side Hereford United have signed young Birmingham City striker Jake Jervis on loan until the 17th April, depending on Football League permission. Jervis is the second signing United have made this week after signing Louis Young on loan from Watford.
Jervis is in-line for his Hereford debut on Saturday as they host Bradford City. United have also allowed experienced striker Lee Morris to join Forest Green on loan for a month.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailRovers sign Gunners starlet, while Brighton eye youngster stay
February 28, 2010
Championship side Doncaster Rovers have signed Arsenal youngster Jay Emmanuel-Thomas on loan. The highly rated midfielder has already spent a successful loan spell at Rovers Championship rivals Blackpool earlier this season.
The 19 year-old is delighted to get a chance for regular first team football again. He told Doncaster’s official website: “A few days ago, the two clubs started talking and Arsenal spoke to me. My agent then spoke to Doncaster Rovers and it all went from there,”
The youngster is versatile having played at left-back, as a striker and also as a winger during his short career. He has also shown good leadership skills by captaining Arsenal’s under-18 at the age of just 16. He has yet to appear for the Gunners first team but is rated highly at the Emirates.
League One side Brighton are hoping to extend the stay of Newcastle winger Kazenga LuaLua. The youngster has impressed in his one-month loan spell. He has made three appearances for the Seagulls in that spell and Brighton boss Gus Poyet is hoping to extend his loan deal.
Poyet told the Argus:”It is something that is not only in our hands, it depends most on Newcastle. We have been in touch with them already.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailTranmere sign youngster as Exeter sign striker
February 18, 2010
League One strugglers Tranmere Rovers have signed Leicester City defender Luke O’Neill on a month’s loan. The 18 year-old has made three first team appearances for the Foxes and has also played for England at under-17 international level.
Tranmere boss Les Parry told the media: “I’m pleased to have been able to bring Luke in on loan. With Shaleum Logan suspended for two games we needed cover at right-back and Luke will provide that. He is a talented young defender who has a bright future ahead of him.
The youngster will be in the squad for Rovers vital home clash with Leyton Orient on Saturday. Rovers are currently in the League One relegation zone on goal difference.
Tranmere’s fellow League One strugglers Exeter have strengthend their strikeforce with the signing of Marcus Haber on month’s loan from West Brom. The youngster joined the Baggies from Canadian side Vancouver Whitecaps in the transfer window but has yet to make a first team appearance.
The 21 year-old has made just two appearances for the West Brom reserves. West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo has decided to let the striker go on loan to gain more experience of English football. He could be in the Grecians squad for Exeter’s crucial home game against Stockport on Saturday.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailTranmere Rovers sign McCready on loan
January 21, 2010
Tranmere Rovers have completed the signing of versatile defender Chris McCready on loan till the end of the season from Northampton Town. The 28 year old was looking for a move away from Sixfields after making only thirteen starts for the Cobblers since his transfer from Crewe Alexandra in the summer.
McCready started his senior career with Crewe in 2000 and was loaned out to Hyde United in 2001. He stayed at Crewe for another five years and left them at the end of the 2005- 2006 season after the club was relegated to League One.
He joined Tranmere in 2006 and made over 40 appearances for the Super Whites before rejoining Crewe on a two year contract in June 2007.
Cobblers boss Ian Sampson said that he believed the switch would help McCready further his career and get some valuable playing time under his belt.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailDons sign winger Townsend on loan
January 14, 2010
League One side Milton Keynes Dons have signed young winger Andros Townsend on loan till the end of the season. The Leytonstone born 18 year old has arrived in Buckinghamshire from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
This is Townsend’s third loan stint. In March 2009, he went to Yeovil Town and made 10 appearances for the Somerset outfit. He, along with fellow Spurs youth product Jonathan Obika, were instrumental in helping the Glovers avoid relegation.
In August 2009, Leyton Orient signed him on a one month loan that was eventually extended till the end of the year. He made 22 league appearances for Orient and scored two goals for them.
Townsend is expected to go straight into the Dons squad to face Hartlepool United this weekend.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailLatest Headlines
- Stoke City target five new arrivals
- Tottenham make one last push for Young
- Official:- Algerian international Halliche joins Fulham
- Fulham target Begovic to replace Schwarzer
- Gallas set to join Spurs on a free
- Izmailov close to Everton switch
- Bellamy to move to Cardiff ?
- Official: Beattie joins Rangers
- Official:- Mario Balotelli signs for Man City
- Caicedo to join West Ham on loan
Have Your Say!
| |||||||||||||||