Signings and Releases

By: David | February 2nd, 2009

At last a centre half and another forward. Adrian Leijer has joined as previously posted, on loan until the end of the season and Cody McDonald has been signed on 1.5 year deal. Chris Killen and Alan Gow join from the SPL on loan deals which may become permanent. They add to Wednesdays loan signing of David Carney. Unfortunately, Arturo Lupoli has had his loan from Fiorentina terminated, boooooo! Unconfirmed reports say he has signed at Sheffield United. Elliott Omozusi shares the same fate as Arturo and has rejoined Fulham

Cody Mcdonald has signed his first professional terms joining us from Dartford after scoring 19 goals in 20 games earnt him a trial at Colney where he duly impressed to earn a one and a half year deal with the option of an extension if he progresses enough. Charlton, Palace and Reading were all monitoring the 22 year old who has been handed the number 27 shirt. I welcome his signing as nothing ventured, nothing gained. At least give the boy his chance and see how it goes. Excellent work Gaffer.

Our Antipodean connection has increased too, with a second Aussie, Adrian Leijer’s loan from Fulham with Elliott Omozusi returning to the Cottagers. I’d certainly like to thank Elliott for coming to Carrow Road and would welcome him back with open arms in the future. He played very well out of position at centre half when required especially against the scum, laying a good platform for us to beat the portaloo road boys. Another good piece of business from Gunny though getting in a recognised centre half and if he’s got anything like the work rate and application of Elliott then we’ve signed a good ‘un.

Bad news regarding the loss of Arturo Lupoli. I for one don’t believe he had a fair crack of the whip here. He’s a really good player who we only got to see flashes of due to selection prejudices. Certainly he should have been starting ahead of Cureton. I wish him well and am sure he’ll reappear in the Championship either as a late signing due to the weather or when the loan window opens in a month.

So the ins are; Adrian Leijer (centre half), David Carney (left winger), Chris Killen (striker), Alan Gow (attacking midfielder/forward) and Cody McDonald (striker).

Outs; Arturo Lupoli, Elliott Omozusi, Omar Koroma (all loan terminated), John Kennedy (injured loan terminated), David Bell (Coventry City, undisclosed), Luke Chadwick (MK Dons, undisclosed).

Any thoughts on the transfer dealings?