January at the County Ground has been little different as Wilson looks to strengthen his playoff chasing pack. I'll keep this page updated with all the in's and out's at the County Ground during the January transfer window.
25/01/10 - Looks like Wilson read my blog post and fulfilled my wish! Just hours after updating this post with the news that Ben Hutchinson had returned to parent club Celtic, Simon Ferry has extended his loan deal until the end of the season!
Personally, I think Ferry has been instrumental in the position where we find ourselves at present and it would have been a great loss not to have him ply his trade in the middle of the park for us for the rest of the season. So far Ferry has made 23 appearances for us this term.
25/01/2010 - Another face departed the County Ground, probably somewhat to the joy of Town Fans. Ben Hutchinson took a flight back to Celtic Park after his extended loan deal ran out. He stepped into the County Ground back in August, and largely failed to impress the Swindon faithful, after having 15 chances! Hutchinson scored a solitary goal in the red shirt, in 3-2 away win over Brentford.Hutchinson made the trip south with Celtic teammate Simon Ferry, who's last game under his current loan deal is that of Tuesday night's huge clash with Leeds United. Ferry's loan deal has been the opposite of Hutchinson's, with Simon being hugely impressive in the centre of midfield so I'm hoping we can extend his deal.
Wilson's first signing of the January transfer window was that of Vincent Pericard. He signed today (14/01) on a one and a half year deal after rejecting a contract extension offer from Carlisle United. Pericard will bolster Wilson's front line whilst keeping Ward, Paynter and Austin on their toes as the end of the season looms. Pericard has European and Premiership experience with the likes of Juventus and Portsmouth topping his impressive resume. Though Pericard's record has been marred by a served jail sentence for perverting the course of justice, the 27 year old has been trying to get his career back on track with a loan spell at Millwall and Carlisle.
Striker Alex Revell returned to Southend after joining on loan in September. It then came as little surprise as his contract was mutually terminated after chairman Ron Martin had made it clear he didn't want Revell at Roots Hall. Revell has since been snapped up by struggling Wycombe Wanderers in their bid to secure a League 1 position next season.
Wilson's first real move in the January transfer window was that of selling fan favourite Anthony McNamee to promotion chasing Norwich City for an undisclosed fee. The tricky winger had been at Carrow Road on a month's loan before signing permanently. McNamee admitted that the glitz and glamour of a "big club" chasing him proved to much to turn down and playing in front of treble the attendance of the County Ground was his main motivation for the move.
Danny Ward joined Swindon on a month's loan from Premiership Bolton Wanderers, and Wilson managed to secure his name on the back of the red and white shirt for a further month after agreeing an extension. Ward has made one start for Town so far, that being the high-profile FA Cup clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage. He's scored one goal so far as a substitute in Town's 3-1 over Yeovil Town.
Another loan extension was made for versatile Alan Sheehan who joined Swindon after falling out of favour at Leeds. Being dropped into the first team as soon as he signed for Town he's made 7 appearances thus far and will be available until the end of the season, including the playoffs if required. Sheehan has been a superb edition at the County Ground, equally suiting the left-back and left midfield berth.
Though not linked to the January window, defender Yinka Casal saw his contract mutually terminated. Casal came to the County Ground during the Malpas era from Dutch club Cambuur in 2008, but made only 6 appearances in a red shirt before picking up a knee injury. Surgery was required and Casal has never returned to first team action under Danny Wilson. It has been reported that Casal has since linked up with Romanian side CFR Cluj. Cluj were one of Swindon's opponents during their pre-season tour, so had no doubt noticed the defender during their encounter back in the summer.
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