From todays adver....
EXCLUSIVE: ANDY King is in talks to try and bring Manchester United’s Paul Tierney to the County Ground.
The Town boss has told the Evening Advertiser that the Old Trafford left-back, has already been sounded out about the move and that a former Wiltshire loanee is doing his bit to help seal the deal.
King said: “Whether it goes ahead depends to a degree on the decisions of the players here who have yet to decide on their offers but Tierney of Manchester United knows of my interest.
“The boy has since spoken to my contact at Old Trafford Ricky Spragia but he also knows James Milner very well.
“I understand young Milner has spoken in very good terms about us so hopefully that will stand us in good stead.”
Tierney, a former Republic of Ireland Under 21 international, spent the latter stages of 2004-5 on loan at Bradford City and made 14 starts following his December switch to Valley Parade
Have herd he is fairly good but on reputation rather than seeing him play.
Not much giving away if this is a loan or a permanent move, but my moneys on the latter.
Looks a good versitile young player and with the nucleus of young talent at the club plus Shakey and Platt there may some hope for the long term future.
I still think that we are in desperate need of some serious grit and experience and then there is the small matter of Parkin's replacement. That said while a bit of a risk with the calibre of the youngsters coming in it takes less of the pressure off if some of the out of contract players walk.
On the subject of Parkin yesterday I herd a strong rumour that the club are demanding a million no less. More of a smoke screen to ensure maximum bids but if the actual quoted figure of 450k is true the it's a lot better than the 250 floating around a few weeks back.
