Sun Jihai and Grag Halford Signed

[Mousey]

Sun Jihai is on a free and signed a 2year contract. Halford is on a season long loan.

http://www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~1337595,00.html

 

[Robbie]

Halford is a great aquisition...... IF he fulfills his potential

and for those who can't get OS

Kevin Blackwell has made his first signings of the summer - Sun Jihai and Greg Halford.

Former Manchester City utility player Sun Jihai has agreed a two-year deal with the Blades, whilst defender Halford has signed on a season-long loan from Sunderland.

Sun Jihai, who spent six seasons with Manchester City, comes on recommendation of Stuart Pearce. The 30-year-old is currently away on international duty with China.

Halford, who stands at 6ft 4ins and is a former England under 20s international, made his name with Colchester United before multi-million pound moves to Reading and Sunderland. He spent time on loan at Charlton Athletic last season.

 

[dingledog]

Trust Foxy to be away on his hols, he didn't predict either of these two signings, what kind of loop is that boy in!!

Interesting though.

 

[jodman]

A very good piece of business when you consider we have just picked up 2 premiership defenders without having to pay out a penny on transfer fees.

I guess that has sorted our lack of options for the right back spot; although I think both of these can also play in the centre so perhaps they will be seen as cover/competition at centre half too.

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Halford certainly has potential, lost his way a bit but this might be the move to kick-start things for him.

Sun Jihai is signed with more than a nod towards those Far East connections, but he still has enough about him to be a more than useful acquisition, certainly an improvement on our last two Chinese signings!

 

[shorehamview]

So we've signed a Chinese player then. Who would have guessed? I bet he never plays.

 

[Blades-7]

I was thinking the same, probably go as far as Li Tie did...

Greg Halford is a great singing if he plays to his potential

 

[MAQ]

as mentioned above, greg halford has the potential to be a brilliant signing. However my only reservation with him is his temper. Just hope he can keep it under control.

Sun Jihai..........................definately didnt see that one coming

 

[MAQ]

more from the OS

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Halford wants promotion

Greg Halford has signed for the Blades with the aim of winning promotion back to the Premiership.
The 24-year-old Sunderland defender signed a one-year loan deal on Wednesday afternoon to bolster Kevin Blackwell's squad ahead of the Championship campaign which kicks off in August.
"Promotion is the main aim," said Halford, who will join the Blades players for training on Thursday. "This is a massive club, great set-up and good players. I'm looking forward to a tough season but promotion is definitely on the cards. If we can hit the ground running and get a few early wins we will be up there."
The former England under 20s defender made a name for himself at Colchester United and has had multi-million pound moves to Reading and Sunderland. Last season, he finished the season at Charlton on loan and it was from one of his trade-mark long throws that the Addicks scored at Bramall Lane in March.
"I enjoyed things at Charlton. I struggled to get games at Sunderland and then I went to London and played 14 consecutive games. It is nice to play and that is what I want to do to show my potential. The long throw is a big weapon, I used it for Charlton to score at Bramall Lane just before half-time - it's a good asset that I can put into use for the team."
Halford is also aware that United were monitoring his progress in his formative years. Neil Warnock made an enquiry to Colchester a few years ago.
He adds: "Warnock came in for me but Colchester were funny about it and didn't want me to go. It was another six months before I went to Reading but I'm glad to be here now - it is flattering that I am highly regarded here in a team that should be challenging for promotion."

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Blackie on double signing

Kevin Blackwell has revealed that he is delighted to snap up Greg Halford and that Sun Jihai comes highly recommended by Stuart Pearce.
The Blades boss was speaking on Wednesday after securing a two-year contract for former Manchester City utility man Sun Jihai and Sunderland defender Halford, who has agreed a one-year loan deal at Bramall Lane.
The duo are Blackwell's first signings of the summer and go straight into the pre-season plans. Halford will meet his new team-mates on Thursday, whilst Sun Jihai is currently away on international duty with China.
Of Halford's signing, Blackwell said: "I've known about Greg for a long-time. When we found out that we could get him I had no hesitation. He's a terrific athlete, gets up and down the pitch, is dangerous at set-plays and his long throws are a great weapon - all much needed attributes.
"Sheffield United is a big name and I didn't have to sell the club to him. He did exceptionally well at Charlton last season and is desperate to play first-team football. Greg can play anywhere on the right and has the ability to play central midfield. We needed cover at right-back and he will push Del Geary.
"I see him as a crowd pleaser. Fans at the Lane expect certain things, like endeavour and enthusiasm and he has that. He can defend - Charlton didn't concede too many towards the end of the season - and he is a threat in and around the opposition penalty area."
Blackwell is also enthused about the signing of experienced Chinese international, Sun Jihai, especially after a chat with former City boss, Stuart Pearce, last month.
United's manager adds: "It was when I was out in Trinidad that I spoke to Stuart and he said that if he was in charge of a Championship team, he would be in for Sun. We've also spoken to Derek Fazackerley, and he regards him highly.
"Sun will be joining us next week - he is a player who can play anywhere down the right and at left-back, he also has the ability to sit in midfield. We are pretty young in certain areas, and I think the club will benefit with a bit of knowledge in tough situations and when under pressure.
"He's been at Manchester City a few years and knows the English game, he's also played for China for the last ten years."

 

[keenzy]

maybe morgan will watch over halford with the temper thing?

So we have right back and left backs covered. center halfs covered but would still like another in. then work forward to the major jigsaw piece in midfield.

 

[MAQ]

anyone heard any news about the sponsorship this season?

All the current photo's on the OS from the new signings show the new shirt, but still without the sponsor

 

[The One]

Impressed with both signings!

I believe Sun Jihai still has the ability to be more than just another "far east" signing.

 

[butchaboy]

happy with both signings, something to talk about finally
i think sun can bring something still

 

[TonyAgana]

Happy with both signings. Not "impressed" per se but happy none-the-less.

 

[butchaboy]

with signing two rb's who can play rw
does this mean no cotterill
??

 

[Foxy]

lets hope Halford is over a couple of his little "substance" related issues

 

[shorehamview]

lets hope Halford is over a couple of his little "substance" related issues

Halford's substances? Car polish, de-icer, spanners, air fresheners in the shape of Mr. Men. (Why? Fucking Mr Men and shoes and things. Why?)

 

[Kev Gee]

with signing two rb's who can play rw
does this mean no cotterill
??

Didnt Blackwell want players who were specialists in there positions???

Id imagine he would play them in there best posistion if that were the case.

Good signings IMO & Halford will be a great asset!

 

[butchaboy]

Didnt Blackwell want players who were specialists in there positions???

Id imagine he would play them in there best posistion if that were the case.

Good signings IMO & Halford will be a great asset!

hope so, would be disapointed if cotts doesnt sign

another cb and our defense is class

Naysmith... Killa.... ???? ... Halford

 

[keenzy]

i rate geary over halford.

 

[Bladesman]

Rather we had got Cotterill or Wallace to be honest.

Sun Jihai is a OK signing but I dont rate Halford at all.

 

[Greasy Chip Butty]

i rate geary over halford.

Depends which Geary it is, he didn't look too good at times last year. We should look to use Halford throw as much as possible, after Bromby left last year throw ins were shocking.

And i also think Sun JiHai could be a good player for us

 

[keenzy]

wasn't geary injured alot though?

cant halford play CB with killa?

 

[silverfox]

wasn't geary injured alot though?

cant halford play CB with killa?

From what I heard Geary has an arthritic knee problem which means he don't train a lot.

 

[keenzy]

whos grag halford anyway?

 

[Greasy Chip Butty]

whos grag halford anyway?

Well i guess he's off the e's now

 

[silverfox]

Well i guess he's off the e's now

Better return than Murray can manage tonight!

 

[butchaboy]

Better return than Murray can manage tonight!

:lol:
there really is some legendary stuff written on here :lol:
ther should be a memorable quotes thread

 

[Sensiblade]

Sun Jihai has Prem experience which is good, I hope we haven't signed him purely because of our overseas interests though.

Halford is a good addition, look forward to seeing him play.

 

[DazBlade88]

Sun Jihai will be a good signing, I have no doubt. He's alot different to Li Tie in that he's actually played alot for Man City in the 5 years (?) he's been there.

Unsure about Halford, seen him a few times and the only time he was any good was against us! Reading some of the comments from Reading and Sunderland fans I'm a bit wary...