Notts County resign Forte
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Notts County have resigned Barbados international Jonathan Forte from Scunthorpe United on a month loan deal. The Sheffield born striker had a one month loan spell at Meadow Lane last year, and scored four goals in four league appearances for the Magpies. Scunthorpe were initially unwilling to let him go out because they wanted cover for their strikers, but then agreed to send him back to Meadow Lane.
Forte had scored a hat trick on his Notts County debut against Barnet, and manager Ian McParlandis hoping that the 22 year old can continue in the same vein in his second stint at Meadow Lane.
Forte himself said that he was pleased to be returning to the Magpies, and added that he would like to stay till the end of the season if it was possible.
Yeovil Town part company with manager Russell Slade
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League one side Yeovil Town have announced that they have parted company with manager Russell Slade. The club gave no reason for the termination on its official website and has appointed Steve Thompson as their caretaker manager for the league game against local rivals Bristol Rovers tomorrow.
Slade arrived at Yeovil from Grimsby in the summer of 2006, and lead the Glovers to the League One playoff final in his first season at Huish Park. Yeovil beat Nottingham Forest en route to the final,turning around a 2-0 deficit from the first leg to win 5-4 on aggregate. They lost 2-0 in the final to Blackpool.
Yeovil are currently 16th in League One with 36 points, and have won their last four games. It is widely rumoured that Slade fell out with chairman John Fry over the unavailability of funds to bring in new players. Given Slade’s record at the club, it seems unlikely that Yeovil would have sacked him for performance issues.
In his 121 games in charge of Huish Park, Slade won 46, lost 46, and drew 29 games.
Carlisle United sign Lewis Neal
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League One side Carlisle United have announced the signing of Preston North End winger Lewis Neal on a six month deal. Neal, 27, is a replacement for Simon Hackney, who left the Cumbrians for Colchester in this transfer window.
Neal started his career with Stoke City before moving to PNE in 2005. He spent a month on loan at Notts County prior to Christmas. Early in his career, he also went on loan to Icelandic club ÍB Vestmannaeyjar.
Carlisle boss Greg Abott was delighted with the capture of Neal, and said that he would provide some much needed depth to the left midfielder’s position. Abott also said that they could extend Neal’s deal if the winger plays consistently well at Brunton Park.
Transfers News from the Championship
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Here is a roundup of all the major transfers news from the Championship till date.
Leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers have stolen a march over Blackpool and Leeds United by reportedly agreeing a fee with Rangers for midfielder Alan Gow. Wolves are also interested in QPR defender Mikele Leigertwood, who also has Bolton and Sheffield United in a slowly expanding list of admirers. Boss Mick McCarthy is also adamant that NONE of his key players will leave Molineux this winter.
Queens Park Rangers have signed three players so far- Heidar Helguson from Bolton, Garry Borrowdale from Coventry and Wayne Routledge from Aston Villa. The first two were loan deals that have been made permanent by the Hoops.
Jan Poortvliet has snapped up Everton academy graduate Lee Molyneux, with the left back putting pen to paper a two and a half year deal at St.Mary’s.
Bristol City have signed Peter Styvar from MSK Zilina for a reported £400,000 fee. The Robins have also extended Stern John’s loan deal, and have allowed youngster Tristian Plummer to go to Torquay on loan till the end of the season.
Barnsley have made Argentine star Hugo Colace’s loan move permanent, with the Newell Old Boys midfielder signing a new deal that will keep him at Oakwell till the summer of 2010.
Birmingham City have signed Northern Ireland U-21 midfielder Robin Shroot from Wimbledon for a nominal fee. The Blues also snapped up Keith Fahey from St.Patrick’s Athletic for £300,000. Reserve goalkeeper Artur Krysiak has joined SPL side Motherwell on loan till the end of the season.
Bradford City reportedly want Burnley’s Steve Jones back on loan, while Hibs and Falkirk are said to be interested in Burnley’s Hungarian keeper Gabor Kiraly. Owen Coyle is also considering a loan move for Bolton’s Nicky Hunt, who was recently recalled from Birmingham City.
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