League One

Liverpool 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.

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.”

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Posh 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.

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Swindon 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 17^th 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.

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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.”

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Tranmere 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.

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Tranmere 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.

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Dons 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.

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Southampton 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.

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Coca 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.

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Walsall 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

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