Dunbavin & Harris to sign

Alvin the chipmunk · 26-07-2006, 09:15

Today's LET:

Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman has agreed one-year deals with goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin and midfielder Jay Harris.
Both players, who featured in last night's 4-1 win over Northwich, takes Coleman close to completing his squad for the red's return to the Football League.
Coleman said: "Ian has done quite well. He's been quite positive, proactive and a good talker, and I would like to think he would be competitive with Rob Elliot."
Meanwhile Paul Mullin is expected to play some part in tonight's friendly at home to Blackpool after recovering from a hernia operation.

K.S.H · 31-07-2006, 18:48

Say's in tonights Telegraph its unlikely Harris will be signing now

John_Timmins · 31-07-2006, 20:51

not been to either scotland friendly where coley siad he would be hopefully taking his first teamers only so therefore i presume it is definatly off

baldy · 31-07-2006, 21:03

Also says in the telegraph that Eric maybe opening hes wallet to sign a striker

Outback Ozzy · 31-07-2006, 23:29

Wonder if Mr Harris has got a better offer? Curious to say that we were the only club giving him a chance and to think I quite liked him as a player as well

MikeA · 01-08-2006, 07:13

According to the Western Daily Press, Yeovil haven't given up on Roberts yet: http://www.westpress.co.uk/displayNo...folderPk=69656.

JEFF · 01-08-2006, 09:41

On Sky Sports last Friday

Quote:

After the disappointment of leaving Everton, Harris admits the club have given him a lift and is hoping to repay them by helping them to back-to-back promotions.
"I am made up to come here. All the fans, players, the manager and the chairman - everything about the club is great. There is no negativity, everything is positive," Harris added.
"It was hard when I was released from Everton as I was let down by a few clubs, so I am just made up that they wanted to take me on here. I would love to press on here and hopefully we can go up again."

I wonder what happened to change his mind ?

sparkie · 01-08-2006, 17:55

I wonder if he has the same problems as gary roberts had, a dodgy dealing agent?

We know how eric doesn't like those!!!

Alvin the chipmunk · 02-08-2006, 10:48

According to LET he's changed his mind again after Coley had talks with his agent

shakermaker · 02-08-2006, 10:59

Quote:

Football agent found dangling upside down from Liver Building after holding 'talks' with a Liverpudlian football manager.

Nice one Coley

smudgie · 02-08-2006, 13:17

good news.

Have to say Harris looked impressive in the friendly against Blackpool.

As for Dunbavin we needed a 2nd keeper so i guess he fits the bill.

Looks rather soild, and is experienced.

Think we could do with a long term number 1 soon tho.

K.S.H · 02-08-2006, 16:51

On fishy site now that Ian Dunbavin, Joel Byrom and Jay Harris have all signed this afternoon.

AccyMad · 02-08-2006, 19:48

Good news, glad that Jay Harris had a change of heart & Joel Byrom looked very promising in the pre season games. I'm not so sure about Dunbavin ( I keep picturing that unfortunate goal he let in when playing for Halifax against Carlisle) but he has plenty of experience and I'm sure he'll do just fine as a no. 2 keeper

Ashley's Dad · 03-08-2006, 08:16

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Originally Posted by K.S.H

On fishy site now that Ian Dunbavin, Joel Byrom and Jay Harris have all signed this afternoon.

... And Ashley Foyle as well, he assures me. Unless he read the contract wrong and it said 'Assistant Groundstaff' at the top.

Alvin the chipmunk · 03-08-2006, 08:19

Yes, Foyle has signed. He's on the official team photo in the LET.