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January transfer window 2018- How it happened?


Northampton Towns Day by day January Transfer Window every arrival and every departure and every result all in one place here in your day to day guide of Northampton towns January Transfer Window 2018.


Day 1

Northampton Town 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Day 3

The Cobblers sign HILDEBERTO PEREIRA ON LOAN

NAME: HILDEBERTO PEREIRA

BORN: Lisbon Portugal 2nd. March 1996

HONOURS:

  • PORTUGAL U-18 INTERNATIONAL (7)

  • PORTUGAL U-19 INTERNATIONAL (3)

  • PORTUGAL U-20 INTERNATIONAL (5)

CLUBS PLAYED FOR:

-Benfica U17, u18, B

- Nottingham Forest

- Legia Warszawa

The 21-year-old Portuguese born player started his career at Benfica and joined Nottingham Forest on loan in the 2016/17 season. He made 25 appearances at the City Ground, scoring twice and becoming a popular figure with the Forest supporters.

Contract Expire date: END OF SEASON 2017/18

Day 3

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink confirmed that the short-term contracts of Lewis McGoogan and Ryan McGivern have expired and won't be extended.

Day 5

THE COBBLERS COMPLETE SIGNING OF MANCHESTER CITY DEFENDER SHAY FACEY

NAME: SHAY FACEY

BORN: 7th January 1995

Position: Defender

HONOURS:

  • ENGLAND U-16 INTERNATIONAL

  • ENGLAND U-17 INTERNATIONAL

  • ENGLAND U-19 INTERNATIONAL

· ENGLAND U-20 INTERNATIONAL

Clubs Played For:

-Manchester City

- New York City

- Rotherham United

- Heerenveen

- England u16, u17, u19, u20

The 22-year-old, 5ft 10in Facey, who has played for England from under 16 to under 20, joined City in 2007 and progressed through their Academy system. During his time at City he was nominated for them under 21 player of the year award. Facey, who can play at right back or centre back, spent a season with City's sister club New York City, joining them on loan in March 2015, and made 24 appearances in the MLS.

Fee: Undisclosed Contract Length: 18 Month

Day 5

THE COBBLERS COMPLETE SIGNING OF JACK BRIDGE

NAME: Jack Bridge

BORN: 21st September 1995

Position: Midfielder

Clubs Played For:

- Southend United

- Soham Town Rangers

- Chelmsford City

22-year-old Bridge has made 11 appearances for the Blues having come through the Southend United Academy, and last year spent time on trial with Premier League side AFC Bournemouth. He has also enjoyed two successful loan spells with Chelmsford City, scoring seven goals in 14 games in his most recent loan spell.

FEE: Undisclosed Contract Length: 18 Month

Day 6

NORTHAMPTON TOWN 3 SOUTHEND UNITED 1

Day 8

THE COBBLERS COMPLETE SIGNING OF KEEPER RICHARD O'DONNEL

NAME: Richard O’Donnell

BORN: 12th September 1988

Position: Goalkeeper

Clubs played for:

  • York City

  • Sheffield Wednesday

  • Buxton

  • Rotherham United

  • Oldham Athletic

  • Grimsby Town

  • Alfreton Town

  • Macclesfield

  • Chesterfield

  • Stock Port County

  • Walsall

  • Wigan Athletic

  • Bristol City

  • Rotherham United

The 29-year-old, 6ft 2in keeper began his career with Sheffield Wednesday in 2006 where he enjoyed a number of loan spells as he gained experience. He joined Chesterfield in 2012 and then moved to Walsall in 2013, where he won the club's player of the season award during their 2014/15 League 1 campaign.

Fee: Undisclosed Contract Length: Two and a half year

Day 11

THE COBBLERS COMPLETE SIGNING OF JORDAN TURNBULL

NAME: Jordan Turnbull

BORN: 30th October 1994

Position: Defender

HONORS:

- EFL CUP WINNERS 2017 (Coventry C)

  • ENGLAND U-19 INTERNATIONAL

  • ENGLAND U-20 INTERNATIONAL

Clubs Played for:

- Southampton

- Swindon

- Coventry City

- Partick Thistle

- England U19, U20

The 23-year-old, 6ft 1in centre back started his career in the famed Southampton Academy, appearing for England at under 19 and under 20 levels. While at Southampton he spent two successful season long loan spells at Swindon Town, making nearly 86 League 1 appearances for the Robins. He was voted the Swindon Town player of the season in 2014/15. Turnbull moved to Coventry City for an undisclosed fee in August 2016, making 46 appearances for the Sky Blues in 2016/17, scoring twice.

Fee: Free Contract Length: Two and a half year

Day 11

BRADFORD CITY 1 NORTHAMPTON TOWN 2

Day 15

Marc Richards leaves the Cobblers by Mutual Consent

There are only a few players on the cobbler’s greats list Trevor Morley, Richard Hill, Ray Warburton, Ian Benjamin, Ian Sampson, Scott McGleish, Adebayo Akinfenwa and, John Frain and Marc Richards will be added to that list. Marc has made over 145 starts and 65 substitute appearances for Northampton Town and scored 63 goals for the club. Marc was also top scorer in each of the past three seasons. Marc Richards is certainly a player that fans will never forget in a while as he has left many memories with us Cobblers fans.

Day 16

THE COBBLERS SIGN JOE BUNNEY.

Name: Joe Bunny

Born: 26th September 1993

Position: Defender

Clubs Played For:

  • Lancaster City

  • Kendal Town

  • Stockport County

  • Northwich Victoria

  • Rochdale

After making one appearance as a trainee for Stockport County in 2012, and after a spell with Northwich Victoria, the 6ft 2in, 24-year-old Bunney moved to Rochdale in 2013 and made 145 appearances in four and a half years at the Crown Oils Arena, scoring 17 goals. Bunney began his career as a striker, but was converted to a left back in September 2016 and has excelled in that position, attracting interest from Championship clubs and earning a reputation as a fine attacking full back who can create chances going forward.

Fee: Free Contract Length: Two and a half year

Day 19

The Cobblers have signed Nottingham Forest winger Gboly Ariyibi

Name: Gboly Ariyibi

Born: 18th January 1995

Position: Winger

Honours:

  • USA UNDER 20 INTERNATIONALS

  • USA UNDER 23 INTERNATIONALS

Clubs Played For:

  • Leeds United

  • Tranmere Rovers

  • Chesterfield

  • Nottingham Forest

  • Milton Keynes Dons

  • United States U20, U23

The 22-year-old, 6 feet tall American winger began his career at Leeds United, before joining Chesterfield in August 2014. Ariyibi made 70 appearances for the Spireites, impressing and catching the eye of Nottingham Forest who secured his signature during the January 2017 transfer window. He joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan at the start of the season, scoring seven times in 23 starts and five substitute appearances, becoming a fan favourite with some of his wing play. Ariyibi returned to Forest earlier this week and has now made the move to Sixfields.

Loan Contract Length: End of season

Day 20

Northampton Town 2 - MK Dons 1

Day 26

Northampton Town goalkeeper Luke Coddington has joined Vanarama National League side Guiseley AFC on loan for the rest of the season.

Day 27

Blackburn Rovers 1 - Northampton Town 1

Day 29

THE COBBLERS SIGN EVERTON STRIKER BORIS MATHIS ON LOAN

Name: BORIS MATHIS

Born: 15TH August 1997

Position: Forward

Clubs Played For:

- Lyon

- Metz

- Metz II

- Everton

Mathis is a 20-year-old French striker who began his career in his home country, emerging through the Academy at Lyon. Mathis then joined Metz, making his professional debut in April 2017. He moved to Goodison Park in the summer of 2017 on a 2-year contract and has been part of Everton's under 23 squad.

Loan Contract Length: End of Season

Day 30

THE COBBLERS SIGN KEVIN VAN VEEN

Name: KEVIN VAN VEEN

Born: 1st June 1991

Position:

  • RKVV Tongelre

  • PSV

  • Helmond Sport

  • Dijkse Boys

  • UDI ‘19

  • JVC Cuijk

  • Scunthorpe United

  • SC Cambur

The 26-year-old Dutchman who scored 23 goals in 71 starts for the Iron, started his career in the PSV Academy before moving to FC Oss ahead of his switch to England in 2015.Van Veen arrives at Sixfields in excellent form, having scored six times for the fourth placed Iron in his last 11 appearances, a run going back to December 5th.

Fee: Undisclosed Contract Length: Two and a half year

Day 30

ALEX REVELL JOINS STEVENAGE

Northampton Town striker Alex Revell has signed for Sky Bet League 2 side Stevenage on a free transfer.34-year-old Revell arrived at Sixfields in the summer of 2016, and scored 13 goals in 57 appearances for the club, including 8 in his first 15 games.

Day 31

Deadline Day

DEAN BOWDITCH JOINS STEVENAGE ON LOAN

Dean Bowditch has joined Sky Bet League 2 side Stevenage on loan for the rest of the season.

At 8:19pm The cobblers tweeted this on there official twitter account. But what a window its been!


AT 11:15PM


11:20PM

Paperwork was completed right on deadline and George Smith has signed for Sky Bet League 2 side Chesterfield for an undisclosed fee. The move is subject to ratification of the registration by the EFL. #DeadlineDay

Summary

Ins - 9: Pereira (loan), Facey, O'Donnell, Bridge, Turnbull, Bunney, Ariyibi (loan), Mathis (loan), van Veen

Outs - 9: Ingram, Coddington (loan), Waters (loan), McGugan, McGivern, Richards, Revell, Bowditch (loan), Smith

BRING ON SATURDAY!!!!

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