Friday, 3 September 2010

Welsh Summer Transfers 2010 (Championship, H-N)

Hull City
Gary Speed was named as a contender to become Hull City’s new manager. He didn’t get the job.
Hull were said to be interested in signing Steve Morison from Millwall but Millwall weren’t interested.
Welsh players: None

Ipswich Town
Troy Brown signed a one-year contract extension with Ipswich.
Ben Thatcher is still a free agent after being released by Ipswich mid-season.
Welsh players: One (Troy Brown)

Leeds United
Arsenal's Sanchez Watt joined on loan again, this time for the whole season.
Welsh players: One (Sanchez Watt)

Leicester City
Brentford made a bid for Nicky Adams but he decided to stay and fight for his place instead. He fought for about two weeks before deciding to go to Brentford after all. The fee agreed was £175,000 but then there was a re-structure.
It was thought that Andy King would also attract interest from other clubs and I’m sure he did but Leicester kept hold of him.
Leicester were rumoured to be interested in Steve Morison and the rumour could well be true – why wouldn’t they be interested? But Steve didn’t want to go and there was no way Millwall were letting him.
Leicester made a late bid on transfer deadline day for Ashley Williams but Swansea rejected it.
Welsh players: One (Andy King)

Middlesbrough
It was thought that Middlesbrough might want to replace goalkeeper Danny Coyne but luckily for him they didn't.
Welsh players: Two and a half (Danny Coyne, Rhys Williams who decided to represent Australia)

Millwall
Millwall released striker Jason Price following their promotion to the Championship. Jason was strongly linked with Carlisle United (among, according to Jason, other clubs), with whom he spent time on loan last season and the rumours turned out to be true. Jason has now signed a one-year deal with Carlisle United.
Hull were said to be interested in signing Steve Morison but Millwall said no.
Welsh players: One (Steve Morison)

Norwich City
Norwich said there was room for everyone in the squad but that didn’t stop them from getting rid of three Welshmen. Rhoys Wiggins finally got his dream move to Bournemouth after the transfer ban was lifted. He spent the second half of last season on loan there and has now signed a two-year deal.
Norwich were all set to let David Stephens go to Lincoln City but the player had other ideas. He has now signed for Hibernian on a two-year deal. They’re in the Europa League you know.
Josh Dawkin signed a one-year professional contract with Norwich.
Owain Tudur Jones had an unsuccessful trial with Plymouth Argyle before returning to Yeovil Town on loan, where he will stay for one month – or until January if he can extend it. He was also linked to Swindon Town.
Norwich signed Andrew Crofts from Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee, probably around £300,000.
Welsh players: Two (Andrew Crofts, Josh Dawkin) plus one out on loan (Owain Tudur Jones)

Nottingham Forest
Forest were said to be interested in signing Andy Dorman but he went to Crystal Palace instead.
Welsh players: Two (Chris Gunter, Robert Earnshaw)

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