Rovers 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 EmailSouthampton sign Portuguese defender
January 9, 2010
League one side Southampton have announced the signing of Portuguese defender Jose Fonte from Crystal Palace. Fonte, 26, has signed a three and a half year contract at St. Mary’s. The fee Saints paid Palace for the defender’s services was not revealed, but rumours have it to be somewhere near the £1.2m mark.
Fonte, a product of Sporting Lisbon’s famed youth system, had ill fated spells at Salgueiros and F.C. Felgueiras before signing for Vitoria Setubal in 2005. After one year, he moved to Portuguese giants Benfica and had loan spells at Pacos Ferreira, Estrela Amadora and Crystal Palace. Palace’s loan deal had an option to buy the player and Eagles boss Neil Warnock saw enough talent in Fonte to bring him to Selhurst Park on a permanent basis in July 2008.
Fonte made 22 league appearances for Crystal Palace in the 2009-10 Championship season. He has a younger brother Rui, who was at Arsenal between 2006 and 2009.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCoca Cola League One Transfer Roundup- January 1
January 1, 2010
The winter transfer window has re-opened, and we’ve got deals flying in thick and fast in League One. Here is a look at some of the major early transfers.
Adam Hinshelwood- From Aldershot Town to Wycombe Wanderers
Shots skipper Adam Hinshelwood has joined Wycombe Wanderers on a free transfer till the end of the 2009-10 season. The transfer re-unites Hinshelwood with Wycombe manager Gary Waddock, who had signed the central defender from Brighton when he was managing the Shots. Hinshelwood is likely to make his debut for the Chairboys tomorrow against Norwich City.
Jim Goodwin- From Huddersfield Town to Oldham Athletic ( Loan)
Krisztian Timar- From Plymouth Argyle to Oldham Athletic ( Loan)
Huddersfield Town midfielder Jim Goodwin has moved to Oldham on a month long loan. Latics boss Dave Penney has also snapped up Hungarian midfielder Krisztian Timar on loan for a month from Plymouth Argyle.
John-Joe O’Toole- From Watford to Colchester United
Young midfielder John-Joe O’Toole has made a permanent switch to the U’s and has signed a contract that will keep him at the Weston Homes Community Stadium till 2012.
Darren Ward- From Wolverhampton Wanderers to Millwall
31 year old defender Darren Ward has completed a permanent move to Millwall after a successful loan spell. It is a second homecoming of sorts for Ward, who played for the Lions between 2001 and 2005, raking up close to a 150 appearances in that period.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWalsall complete Clayton McDonald signing
December 29, 2009
League One club Walsall have announced the signing of Clayton McDonald on a permanent basis. The Saddlers have signed the defender on an eighteen month contract. McDonald was at Manchester City before moving to the Banks’ Stadium.
The 6’6″ tall McDonald rose through the youth ranks at City and spent time on loan at Chesterfield, Macclesfield Town, and most recently, Walsall. He was released by the Premier League club, paving the way for his move to Walsall.
Walsall manager Chris Hutchings said that he was delighted to have completed McDonald’s signing on a permanent basis
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailBrentford defender attracting interest
December 18, 2009
Brentford defender Ryan Dickson is attracting interest from numerous clubs. The highly rated full-back is a free agent in the summer and clubs from both England and Scotland are believed to be interested in signing the 23 year-old.
If the defender decides to leave Brentford in the summer for a club in England then his club will receive a compensation fee. However if he chooses to sign for a club in Scotland, then the League One side will receive no fee.
The left-back has been offered a new deal at Brentford but has yet to sign as he has decided to take some time to think about his options according to agent Clive Hart.
“Ryan has been offered a new deal by Brentford, but he is just weighing up his options at present,” Hart told skysports.com.
“There are a host of sides in England and Scotland tracking his progress at Brentford.
“He has enjoyed a fine season to date and he is earning himself a reputation as one of the best young players outside the top two leagues.
“We will now wait and see what transpires between now and the end of the season.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailTranmere striker joins Kettering as Kabba joins Burton
November 29, 2009
League One side Tranmere Rovers have allowed striker Kithson Bain join Kettering on a loan. The Grenada international has made only six appearances since joining Rovers in the summer. Tranmere caretaker boss Les Parry believes the 27 year-old will benefit from regular football.
“We have a lot of competition here in the striker department with Craig Curran, Chris Shuker, Ian Thomas-Moore, Michael Ricketts and Terry Gornell all starting in recent matches, so Kithson has been limited to substitute appearances and reserve-team football,” said Parry.
“This move will give him more experience of competitive football and allow him to get a few games under his belt. Hopefully he will return here in January and push for a place in the team.”
League One rivals Brentford have decided to let their striker Steve Kabba join Burton Albion on loan. Burton manager Paul Peschisolido knows the player well having played with him at Sheffield United.
The Albion boss revealed: “I know Steve from my time at Bramall Lane. He’s a good lad and if he’s half the player he was back then he will be a great asset to us.
“He’s quick and he’s desperate to play and get a run in first-team football again. This is a great opportunity for us and a great opportunity for him to re-launch himself as a player.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailLeeds sign duo
November 26, 2009
League One side Leeds United have signed goalkeeper David Martin from Liverpool and experienced Cardiff City full-back Tony Capaldi on loan. Martin has joined Leeds until the New Year and has had a previous month loan stint at Tranmere Rovers. Capaldi had spent four years at Plymouth Argyle before moving to the Welsh.
Leeds boss Simon Grayson is currently struggling to provide cover for first choice number one Casper Ankergren. Reserve keeper Shane Higgs is currently on the injury list. Grayson told the Leeds United official website: “David has plenty of experience for a young goalkeeper and he comes in at important time,”
“It’s a busy period and it’s important we have the goalkeepers here who can step in.”
Grayson also spoke about the signing of Capaldi saying: “Tony is a good experienced left-sided player,”
“He’s a left-back, and with Hughesy picking up an injury on Tuesday, we are a little bit light in that area so Tony gives us a boost. He can also play on the left in midfield so there’s options there.
“Again, he will provide us with some good quality competition at a busy time of the year which is what I was looking for.”
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