Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Jul 1, 2010 15:56:25 GMT -1
Kozluk back at Bramall Lane on trial
Former Sheffield United defender Rob Kozluk has returned to Bramall Lane on trial.
Kozluk, 32, released by South Yorkshire neighbours Barnsley at the end of the season, is among five new trialists, including former Swansea defender Tom Williams and three from overseas, who will join up with the Blades squad for pre-season training by Monday.
Manager Kevin Blackwell said: "Kozzy and Tom Williams have come here to join in with pre-season, neither of them have got clubs so we can have a good look."
Blackwell added: "The two lads from France and Belgium are here and the lad from Spain will arrive on Monday.
"They all are good technically and have potential but we want to see if they can handle the physical aspect of the game in this country."
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Simonsen leaves Potters on a free
Goalkeeper Steve Simonsen has left Stoke on a free transfer, the Potteries club have confirmed, with Sheffield United his likely destination.
The long-serving custodian had a clause in his contract which allowed him to leave the Britannia Stadium on a free transfer if he was offered a chance of a move by another club.
Simonsen, who spent the closing stages of last season on loan at Championship side Sheffield United, leaves after six years at Stoke.
The 31-year-old joined Stoke on a free transfer from Everton but found himself third choice behind Denmark international Thomas Sorensen and Asmir Begovic.
Stoke boss Tony Pulis said: "There was a clause in Simmo's contract which allowed him to move on a free if he received the right offer.
"He did well in his time at Sheffield United when he went out on loan in search of first-team football and that has led to this chance."
Pulis added on the club website: "Simmo came to the club in my first spell as manager and has been a great servant throughout his time here, playing a big part in us winning promotion, so we would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him well."
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Former Sheffield United defender Rob Kozluk has returned to Bramall Lane on trial.
Kozluk, 32, released by South Yorkshire neighbours Barnsley at the end of the season, is among five new trialists, including former Swansea defender Tom Williams and three from overseas, who will join up with the Blades squad for pre-season training by Monday.
Manager Kevin Blackwell said: "Kozzy and Tom Williams have come here to join in with pre-season, neither of them have got clubs so we can have a good look."
Blackwell added: "The two lads from France and Belgium are here and the lad from Spain will arrive on Monday.
"They all are good technically and have potential but we want to see if they can handle the physical aspect of the game in this country."
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Simonsen leaves Potters on a free
Goalkeeper Steve Simonsen has left Stoke on a free transfer, the Potteries club have confirmed, with Sheffield United his likely destination.
The long-serving custodian had a clause in his contract which allowed him to leave the Britannia Stadium on a free transfer if he was offered a chance of a move by another club.
Simonsen, who spent the closing stages of last season on loan at Championship side Sheffield United, leaves after six years at Stoke.
The 31-year-old joined Stoke on a free transfer from Everton but found himself third choice behind Denmark international Thomas Sorensen and Asmir Begovic.
Stoke boss Tony Pulis said: "There was a clause in Simmo's contract which allowed him to move on a free if he received the right offer.
"He did well in his time at Sheffield United when he went out on loan in search of first-team football and that has led to this chance."
Pulis added on the club website: "Simmo came to the club in my first spell as manager and has been a great servant throughout his time here, playing a big part in us winning promotion, so we would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him well."
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