We're signing Kevin Nicholls from Luton. He has been Luton's skipper for 2
back to back promotions and in the reports I've read today he's variously
described as a "tough tackling" "midfield powerhouse"
I thought Carole looked OK on the videos from Norway and he's certainly
quick. If, like they say, he can play on both wings then we have more
choice about our wide players.
We've got a real spine to the side now with Derry, Nicholls, Derry & Bakke
to fill the two central midfield positions.
If we sign Foxe We've got him, Kilgallon, Butler & Gregan to play at centre
half (and remember, for all their limitations Bitler and Gregan conceded
very few goals last season).
Robbie Elliot's on trial, and could be a good free signing at left back (if
we can afford his wages), possibly paving the way for Harding to move on.
We still have Kelly and Rischardson at Right back and in Blake, Cresswell,
Hulse, Healy and Beckford probably the best collection of strikers in the
league.
Not a bad squad, and it definitely looks like Blackwell's lookin to make new
signings in the areas we felt were weakest last season: left back, right
midfield and central midfield.
Anyway: shameless C&P from the Officious Site.
http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~871038,00.html
NICHOLLS ON VERGE
Leeds United have agreed a £700,000 fee with Luton Town for midfield dynamo
Kevin Nicholls.
The 27-year-old has attracted interest from a host of Championship clubs,
including Stoke City and Crystal Palace, and is now set to head to Leeds to
talk personal terms and undergo a medical.
The former Charlton trainee is a long-time target for United manager Kevin
Blackwell and the player is expected to complete his move north before the
end of the week.
The arrival of Nicholls will follow hot on the heels of the capture of
fellow midfielder Dave LIvermore, from Millwall for £250,000.
Nicholls, born in Newham, made almost 200 appearances for Luton, scoring 33
goals. His previous clubs include Wigan, Brighton (loan) and Charlton.
The midfielder was a key member of the Luton side which won back-to-back
promotions to clinch a place in the Championship in 2005.
Last season he scored six goals in 35 appearances including one in the epic
5-3 FA Cup defeat at the hands of LIverpool.
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