Barnsley
Welsh Players: None
Bristol City
Gavin Williams was rumoured to be leaving Bristol City after not being a regular in the starting line-up. He didn’t go anywhere and he’s still not a regular in the team.
The Daily Mail ran a story about Michael Owen signing on loan but I never really believed that one.
Bristol City signed Brett Pitman from Bournemouth on a three-year contract after the striker turned down the chance to join Premier League Blackpool.
Sam Vokes signed on loan from Wolverhampton on a five-month loan
Welsh Players: Five and a half - Lewin Nyatanga, Christian Ribeiro, James Wilson, Gavin Williams, Sam Vokes and Brett Pitman (who might choose to represent a different country)
Burnley
Welsh Players: None
Cardiff City
Joe Ledley spent months dithering over his new contract because he wanted to play in the Premier League. When Cardiff lost the play-off final, he was expected to join clubs including Everton, Stoke City, Sunderland, West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Celtic, Rangers, Roma, Panathanaikos, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce but only one club could have him and the lucky team was Celtic. Joe signed a four-year deal.
When Craig Bellamy said he was interested in signing for hometown club Cardiff City, no-one took him too seriously. They all say that and how could Cardiff possibly afford him? Well they can’t afford either him or his wages but Man City are paying most of his wages while he plays for Cardiff on a season-long loan. Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic were all disappointed to miss out.
Aaron Morris was released by Cardiff City and had a trial at Exeter City before signing for Aldershot Town.
Jonathan Meades signed his first professional contract, then joined Norway’s FK Moss on a short-term loan.
Welsh Players: Four and two halves - Darcy Blake, Adam Matthews, Jason Koumas, Craig Bellamy and Aaron Wildig (who wants to play for Wales but currently isn't eligble), Jonathan Meades (out on loan but wouldn't have much involvement in the first team if he was here).
Coventry City
Welsh Players: One - Freddy Eastwood
Crystal Palace
Andy Dorman wanted to play in the English league system as he hoped this would increase his chances of playing for Wales. So St Mirren had no choice but to let him go when his contract came to an end. Several clubs showed an interest, Andy signed for Crystal Palace on a three-year deal… and was left out of the very next Wales squad. He’s back in now though.
Lewis Price was released by Derby County following a season-long loan to Brentford where he often didn’t even make the bench. He is now at Crystal Palace on a three-year contract following a successful trial.
Welsh Players: Two - Lewis Price, Andy Dorman
Derby County
Lewis Price spent last season at Brentford but they had too many loanees and Lewis often found himself out of the squad. He was released by Derby on his return but now he’s at Crystal Palace.
Gareth Roberts signed for Derby from Doncaster Rovers on a two-year deal.
Derby wanted to sign Ben Davies from Notts County. He said he’d love to play in the Championship but he didn’t want to leave Bournemouth just now.
Welsh Players: Two - Gareth Roberts, Robbie Savage
Doncaster Rovers
Brian Stock attracted the attention of Southampton and Swansea City but he stayed at Doncaster.
John Oster signed a new two-year contract.
Gareth Roberts left Doncaster when his contract expired n 1st July and signed for Derby County.
Welsh Players: Two - John Oster, Brian Stock
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