Danny Higginbotham in on loan.

[Wobbly Blade]

From Stoke, according to today's Daily Telegraph:

"Danny Higginbotham, the defender, is set to join Sheffield United on loan with a view to a permanent move, after his spell at Ipswich Town was cut short"

WB

 

[broomhillblade]

He's just turned 34. At least he's "experienced". Just hope he's fit enough to last for a few months.

PS: http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/higginbotham-could-move-on-570031.aspx

 

[KenMcnaughtsNuts]

He's just turned 34. At least he's "experienced". Just hope he's fit enough to last for a few months.

PS: http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/higginbotham-could-move-on-570031.aspx

youth is the future. at last weve realised that.

 

[Trigger Blade]

He's just turned 34. At least he's "experienced". Just hope he's fit enough to last for a few months.

PS: http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/higginbotham-could-move-on-570031.aspx

Of course he's no spring chicken, but without Collins, we need some experience alonfside Harry. He's no longer good enough for the PL, but will surely be good enough for L1. Looks like a decent signing to me.

 

[Bladesman]

Is he the one with a good throw?

 

[gavtheblade]

Is he the one with a good throw?

er,no

 

[broomhillblade]

Is he the one with a good throw?

No, that's Rory Delap.

 

[Bladesman]

No, that's Rory Delap.

Ah damn.

 

[gavtheblade]

the bit that says`his loan deal at ipswich was cut short`sounds a bit dodgy.
injury prone?we`ll see.

 

[TarquinDelouche]

Sky Sports have a different story:

Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham looks set to leave the club on a permanent basis in January - but not for Ipswich.
Town on Friday agreed an extended deal with Stoke for the defender, who arrived at the start of September on a deal until the new year.
But Higginbotham, 34, who has made 12 appearances for the Championship club, now looks set for a move elsewhere after rival clubs showed interest in his services.
Manager Mick McCarthy told Ipswich's official website: "We had agreed a deal with Danny to stay but there has been interest in him from other clubs.
"That comes as no surprise as he's a terrific professional and that's why we wanted to keep him here.
"He wants the chance to earn a permanent move and preferably something which is closer to his home.
"I can understand that and if it works out for him then I wish him all the best of luck."

(http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11701/8374558?)

 

[SwissBlade]

Sod his throw, can he bloody defend!?!?

 

[Bergen Blade]

Sod his throw, can he bloody defend!?!?

Unless his fitness has deteriorated he should be solid. Prefers centre half, but can also play left back.

Having played for Southampton, Stoke, Sunderland, Stoke again and now us it seems he prefers to play in red and white stripes!

 

[Maidenhead]

Of course he's no spring chicken, but without Collins, we need some experience alonfside Harry. He's no longer good enough for the PL, but will surely be good enough for L1. Looks like a decent signing to me.

completely agree

 

[broomhillblade]

the bit that says`his loan deal at ipswich was cut short`sounds a bit dodgy.
injury prone?we`ll see.

He apparently wanted to be closer to his home (Manchester?). Anywhere is closer to home than Ipswich...

 

[iggle-theblade]

Decent player and we need expierence not youth as we have plenty of that

 

[sheffielder]

Sky Sports have a different story:

(http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11701/8374558?)

Why is this a different story? What's your take

 

[Jehovah]

Can he play today? THis is similar to last seasons 2 games against Oldham and Walsall its unreal. We gpt a kid in on loan for th walsall game at centre half, who was it now? Think his surname began with L.

 

[TarquinDelouche]

Why is this a different story? What's your take

Well, Stoke say he can leave on a permanent, and that's why (I'm guessing) his loan at Ipswich was cut short. Wherever he moves to next, it won't be on loan. When I said "different" story, I meant "slightly different", or "new perspective".

 

[Pinchy]

youth is the future. at last weve realised that.

Every team needs a few old hands. The best of them are worth their weight in gold. There is no merit in youth for its own sake. Some of us seem to be on a strange campaign to assemble a team of foetuses.

I'd happily give Higginbotham a short permanent deal.

 

[metalblade]

34 yr old ................................. sure to give him a 3 yr contract

 

[GAZBLADE]

Can he play today? THis is similar to last seasons 2 games against Oldham and Walsall its unreal. We gpt a kid in on loan for th walsall game at centre half, who was it now? Think his surname began with L.

I believe we got Matt Hill and a young lad from Sunderland called John Egan. (Hill wasn't from Sunderland)
We lost 3-2 that night. Willo and Ched scored for us if i'm not mistaken.

 

[judge]

34 yr old ................................. sure to give him a 3 yr contract

wish someone would give you a 3 year contract , in kuala fucking lumpur

 

[Jehovah]

I believe we got Matt Hill and a young lad from Sunderland called John Egan. (Hill wasn't from Sunderland)
We lost 3-2 that night. Willo and Ched scored for us if i'm not mistaken.

Oh yes, Egan! Don't know where I got L from!

 

[mattbianco1]

Sod his throw, can he bloody defend!?!?

He's a reyt unit

 

[Silent Blade]

Official site have confirmed we have signed Danny

 

[GAZBLADE]

Fair play Danny boy. Acting swiftly and getting him in. Fingers crossed he comes in and does really well.
UTB
COYRWW

 

[Large Mendonca]

Good news, although i imagine that'll come at a cost no doubt ???

 

[mattbianco1]

He's a reyt unit

Nope. I was thinking ing of wilkinson

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

As I understand it, loan only at Ipswich with nothing else, we offered a 6 month contract with a view to extending and Stoke agreed to terminate what was left of contract so he could accept the offer!

 

[dingledog]

I thought when his loan was cancelled at Ipswich he would be coming to the lane. Good business. I'm not so good at predicting lottery numbers!!!