BREAKING NEWS: Darby to sign on loan (From Swindon Advertiser)

BREAKING NEWS: Darby to sign on loan

1:08pm Thursday 11th March 2010

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    SWINDON Town will tomorrow finalise the loan capture of Stephen Darby.

    the Liverpool full-back has agreed a deal which will see him stay at the County Ground until the end of the season.

    Robins boss Danny Wilson has acted to bolster his defence after the recent back-to-back defeats to play-off contenders Bristol Rovers and MK Dons.

    and Wilson announced to the media this afternoon a deal has been agreed with Liverpool regarding the temporary switch, whilst the player trained with the Town squad for the first time this morning.

    Darby has impressive pedigree and has already tasted Premiership and Champions League action with Rafael Benitez's side this season.

    the paperwork for the deal will be completed in the morning, and Darby will be included in Town's squad for Saturday's trip to Brighton.

    Wilson said: “We’ve brought him in until the end of the season, which I am absolutely delighted with.

    “He’s a quality player as you can imagine, coming from the Academy at Liverpool.

    “Stephen has played first team football, knows the ropes and has been brought up in a very professional environment. we can only benefit from it.”

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    robins69, swindon says...
    1:18pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    He has signed, not expected to sign. according to town website he has signed to end of season.

    mallorca, Port de Soller Mallorca says...
    1:28pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    Good news and cover that is neeeded, however the expected to sign???? only the Adver could print this why not just a simple yes or n or there not sure??????good luck on Sat

    SAPFanSTFC, Thatcham says...
    1:38pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    As trong looking 22 year old by the looks of it and much needed cover for Manks at right back...the following is courtesy of Wikipedia:
    During 2007-08 season Darby was the captain of Liverpool's reserves team that ended the campaign as northern and national champions. his performances earned him praises from manager Gary Ablett calling him 'Mr. Consistency'.

    His first appearance in a competitive match was as a substitute in Liverpool's League Cup fourth round defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in November 2008.

    He made his Champions League debut against PSV Eindhoven on 9 December 2008, coming on as a substitute alongside fellow homegrown players Jay Spearing and Martin Kelly .

    On July 5 2009, Stephen Darby secured a 3 year extension to his contract along with fellow Melwood graduate Jay Spearing.

    He made his first competitive start for Liverpool against ACF Fiorentina in the UEFA Champions League on the 9 December 2009.

    His second competitive start came against Reading F.C. in the F.A. Cup. the game finished 1-1. Darby was praised by Liverpool centre-back Jamie Carragher for his performance in the game.

    Darby made his Premier League debut against Tottenham Hotspur F.C. on January 20 2010, coming on as a substitute in the 90th minute for Philipp Degen. and had a blinder.

    On March 10, 2010, it was announced that Darby was set to be sent out to Swindon Town F.C. on loan.

    As trong looking 22 year old by the looks of it and much needed cover for Manks at right back...the following is courtesy of Wikipedia:during 2007-08 season Darby was the captain of Liverpool's reserves team that ended the campaign as northern and national champions.[4] his performances earned him praises from manager Gary Ablett calling him 'Mr. Consistency'.his first appearance in a competitive match was as a substitute in Liverpool's League Cup fourth round defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in November 2008.[5]He made his Champions League debut against PSV Eindhoven on 9 December 2008, coming on as a substitute alongside fellow homegrown players Jay Spearing and Martin Kelly[6] .on July 5 2009, Stephen Darby secured a 3 year extension to his contract along with fellow Melwood graduate Jay Spearing.he made his first competitive start for Liverpool against ACF Fiorentina in the UEFA Champions League on the 9 December 2009.his second competitive start came against Reading F.C. in the F.A. Cup. the game finished 1-1. Darby was praised by Liverpool centre-back Jamie Carragher for his performance in the game.Darby made his Premier League debut against Tottenham Hotspur F.C. on January 20 2010, coming on as a substitute in the 90th minute for Philipp Degen. and had a blinder.on March 10, 2010, it was announced that Darby was set to be sent out to Swindon Town F.C. on loan.

    Redhouse Red, Swindon says...
    1:57pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    Looks a good signing.

    Should be an easy transition for him. he just has to pass it to the players in red with 3 white stripes on thier shirts. Should be like home from home

    Looks a good signing. Should be an easy transition for him. he just has to pass it to the players in red with 3 white stripes on thier shirts. Should be like home from home

    adrock, swindon says...
    2:54pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    Redhouse Red wrote:
    Looks a good signing.

    Should be an easy transition for him. he just has to pass it to the players in red with 3 white stripes on thier shirts. Should be like home from home

    I don't now - depends how fluent in Spanish our players are [quote][p][bold]Redhouse Red[/bold] wrote:Looks a good signing. Should be an easy transition for him. he just has to pass it to the players in red with 3 white stripes on thier shirts. Should be like home from home[/p][/quote]I don't now - depends how fluent in Spanish our players are

    desastor, Ashbury says...
    4:20pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    Needs to learn how to win as well

    Joeyeah_right, Hove says...
    4:33pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!!

    Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :)

    I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!!Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!!

    stroudred1959, stroud says...
    6:32pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    Really top signing, wev'e been calling for cover for a while, but this far exceeds anything I thought we would achieve.Well done DW/AF great work.

    Bassett Robin, Wootton Bassett says...
    7:00pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    About time as well & lets just hope for another couple & if they've got the same pedigree then even better.

    Don't really ubderstand why Kevin has played in the last 2 games as it was clear he wasn't fit.

    About time as well & lets just hope for another couple & if they've got the same pedigree then even better.Don't really ubderstand why Kevin has played in the last 2 games as it was clear he wasn't fit.

    TownEnd D.Romain, SWINDON PINEHURST says...
    8:27pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    Joeyeah_right wrote:
    I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!! Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!!Will he be used just as cover 4 AK?..

    CANT see a team like liverpool loaning one off there youn up and coming players out to a team that are 2div lower than them just 2 see him sit on the bench?...

    [quote][p][bold]Joeyeah_right[/bold] wrote:I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!! Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!![/p][/quote]Will he be used just as cover 4 AK?..CANT see a team like liverpool loaning one off there youn up and coming players out to a team that are 2div lower than them just 2 see him sit on the bench?...

    swindon1969, reading says...
    8:58pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    TownEnd D.Romain wrote:
    Joeyeah_right wrote: I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!! Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!!Will he be used just as cover 4 AK?.. CANT see a team like liverpool loaning one off there youn up and coming players out to a team that are 2div lower than them just 2 see him sit on the bench?...What the hell are you on man, this guy is good, do your bloody homwork, you obviously, dont like your club, perhaps liverpool, believe in us to get this player going, or he, wont be here!!!!!sit on the bench, ummm, not. [quote][p][bold]TownEnd D.Romain[/bold] wrote:[quote][p][bold]Joeyeah_right[/bold] wrote: I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!! Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!![/p][/quote]Will he be used just as cover 4 AK?.. CANT see a team like liverpool loaning one off there youn up and coming players out to a team that are 2div lower than them just 2 see him sit on the bench?...[/p][/quote]What the hell are you on man, this guy is good, do your bloody homwork, you obviously, dont like your club, perhaps liverpool, believe in us to get this player going, or he, wont be here!!!!!sit on the bench, ummm, not.

    swindon1969, reading says...
    8:58pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    TownEnd D.Romain wrote:
    Joeyeah_right wrote: I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!! Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!!Will he be used just as cover 4 AK?.. CANT see a team like liverpool loaning one off there youn up and coming players out to a team that are 2div lower than them just 2 see him sit on the bench?...What the hell are you on man, this guy is good, do your bloody homwork, you obviously, dont like your club, perhaps liverpool, believe in us to get this player going, or he, wont be here!!!!!sit on the bench, ummm, not. [quote][p][bold]TownEnd D.Romain[/bold] wrote:[quote][p][bold]Joeyeah_right[/bold] wrote: I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!! Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!![/p][/quote]Will he be used just as cover 4 AK?.. CANT see a team like liverpool loaning one off there youn up and coming players out to a team that are 2div lower than them just 2 see him sit on the bench?...[/p][/quote]What the hell are you on man, this guy is good, do your bloody homwork, you obviously, dont like your club, perhaps liverpool, believe in us to get this player going, or he, wont be here!!!!!sit on the bench, ummm, not.

    old town robin, old town swindon says...
    9:18pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    swindon1969 wrote:
    TownEnd D.Romain wrote: Joeyeah_right wrote: I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!! Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!!Will he be used just as cover 4 AK?.. CANT see a team like liverpool loaning one off there youn up and coming players out to a team that are 2div lower than them just 2 see him sit on the bench?...What the hell are you on man, this guy is good, do your bloody homwork, you obviously, dont like your club, perhaps liverpool, believe in us to get this player going, or he, wont be here!!!!!sit on the bench, ummm, not.I think you are both right, Steve is not coming here to warm the bench, if he proves to be a good asset, then Amkwaah will have his work cut out to get the shirt back, which is good news for us, as much as he has improved from the Malpas era, when it comes to defending he still lacks consistency. [quote][p][bold]swindon1969[/bold] wrote:[quote][p][bold]TownEnd D.Romain[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Joeyeah_right[/bold] wrote: I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!! Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!![/p][/quote]Will he be used just as cover 4 AK?.. CANT see a team like liverpool loaning one off there youn up and coming players out to a team that are 2div lower than them just 2 see him sit on the bench?...[/p][/quote]What the hell are you on man, this guy is good, do your bloody homwork, you obviously, dont like your club, perhaps liverpool, believe in us to get this player going, or he, wont be here!!!!!sit on the bench, ummm, not.[/p][/quote]I think you are both right, Steve is not coming here to warm the bench, if he proves to be a good asset, then Amkwaah will have his work cut out to get the shirt back, which is good news for us, as much as he has improved from the Malpas era, when it comes to defending he still lacks consistency.

    Paul Skinnbakk, Witney says...
    10:30pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    Hearing about Darby coming on board, our young keeper spending some time training at Liverpool, & the reported get-together of Messrs Fitton, Wilson & Benitez - I'm really encouraged. If we can forge a good relationship with such a fantastic club this will be a massive plus for us in the coming months/years.They will know that we are a club that plays PROPER football (apart from the hoofing at Stadium:MK, but the dry, bumpy pitch dictated that), from the youths through to the 1st team, plus we are currently successfully producing talented youngsters regularly, and we have such an impressive set-up = LFC will be happy to lend us their Melwood graduates plus they will be keen to keep tabs on our production line.Another massive tick & some extra tuck for our current owners & management.

    Redmoonraker, says...
    11:53pm Thu 11 Mar 10

    Im glad we signed someone of this quality, but can anyone tell me why Nathan Thompson has not had a look in the last 2 games when kev was clearly not fit/well.

    Redhouse Red, Swindon says...
    7:18am Fri 12 Mar 10

    Paul Skinnbakk wrote:
    Hearing about Darby coming on board, our young keeper spending some time training at Liverpool, & the reported get-together of Messrs Fitton, Wilson & Benitez - I'm really encouraged. If we can forge a good relationship with such a fantastic club this will be a massive plus for us in the coming months/years.
    They will know that we are a club that plays PROPER football (apart from the hoofing at Stadium:MK, but the dry, bumpy pitch dictated that), from the youths through to the 1st team, plus we are currently successfully producing talented youngsters regularly, and we have such an impressive set-up = LFC will be happy to lend us their Melwood graduates plus they will be keen to keep tabs on our production line.
    Another massive tick & some extra tuck for our current owners & management.Agreed. Another building block in the recovery of town.

    And if we can keep our relationships with Celtic and Bolton the opportunities for us to bring talent young players on loan, without having to play a signing on fee.

    [quote][p][bold]Paul Skinnbakk[/bold] wrote:Hearing about Darby coming on board, our young keeper spending some time training at Liverpool, & the reported get-together of Messrs Fitton, Wilson & Benitez - I'm really encouraged. If we can forge a good relationship with such a fantastic club this will be a massive plus for us in the coming months/years.They will know that we are a club that plays PROPER football (apart from the hoofing at Stadium:MK, but the dry, bumpy pitch dictated that), from the youths through to the 1st team, plus we are currently successfully producing talented youngsters regularly, and we have such an impressive set-up = LFC will be happy to lend us their Melwood graduates plus they will be keen to keep tabs on our production line.Another massive tick & some extra tuck for our current owners & management.[/p][/quote]Agreed. Another building block in the recovery of town.and if we can keep our relationships with Celtic and Bolton the opportunities for us to bring talent young players on loan, without having to play a signing on fee.

    SAPFanSTFC, Thatcham says...
    7:57am Fri 12 Mar 10

    When we talk about cover it is obvious to most that big Kev has a recurring injury and needs a bit of time out....hence Darby is cover but he's playing!!we need Kev back fit and well so can't be rushed, plus Darby can cover in a few other positions as well - great loan!!

    STFC-alltheway, b4by_ph4t90@hotmail.com says...
    12:02pm Fri 12 Mar 10

    Redmoonraker wrote:
    Im glad we signed someone of this quality, but can anyone tell me why Nathan Thompson has not had a look in the last 2 games when kev was clearly not fit/well.I couldn't agree more, from all the reports a lot of people rave about him and he seems like he has real potential.

    --
    It is just so odd that DW hasn't even given him one chance, and as a result he looks like he's worn out KA main RB because, if i remember correctly, he hasn't rested him once? just been brought off a couple of times.
    --

    Good sign though, just maybe we could have utilised what we already have?

    [quote][p][bold]Redmoonraker[/bold] wrote:Im glad we signed someone of this quality, but can anyone tell me why Nathan Thompson has not had a look in the last 2 games when kev was clearly not fit/well.[/p][/quote]I couldn't agree more, from all the reports a lot of people rave about him and he seems like he has real potential.--It is just so odd that DW hasn't even given him one chance, and as a result he looks like he's worn out KA main RB because, if i remember correctly, he hasn't rested him once? just been brought off a couple of times.--Good sign though, just maybe we could have utilised what we already have?

    TownEnd D.Romain, SWINDON PINEHURST says...
    8:34pm Fri 12 Mar 10

    swindon1969 wrote:
    TownEnd D.Romain wrote: Joeyeah_right wrote: I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!! Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!!Will he be used just as cover 4 AK?.. CANT see a team like liverpool loaning one off there youn up and coming players out to a team that are 2div lower than them just 2 see him sit on the bench?...What the hell are you on man, this guy is good, do your bloody homwork, you obviously, dont like your club, perhaps liverpool, believe in us to get this player going, or he, wont be here!!!!!sit on the bench, ummm, not.1969 what the f*** are you on about ya dikc??....

    IM SAYING THAY LIVERPOOL WONT yes WANT THERE PLAYER JUST SITTING ON THE BENCH..
    so that means that i think he wont be here as a bench warmer..
    WHY ARE SOME PEOPLE SO DAPPY?

    [quote][p][bold]swindon1969[/bold] wrote:[quote][p][bold]TownEnd D.Romain[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Joeyeah_right[/bold] wrote: I am pleased that we have managed to get someone in quickly to cover for big Kev, and someone who sounds like they are very good, having played in Liverpool's first team in both the premiership and champions league! very nice work DW!! Now let's get a win on Saturday at the Withdean!! :) COYR!!![/p][/quote]Will he be used just as cover 4 AK?.. CANT see a team like liverpool loaning one off there youn up and coming players out to a team that are 2div lower than them just 2 see him sit on the bench?...[/p][/quote]What the hell are you on man, this guy is good, do your bloody homwork, you obviously, dont like your club, perhaps liverpool, believe in us to get this player going, or he, wont be here!!!!!sit on the bench, ummm, not.[/p][/quote]1969 what the f*** are you on about ya dikc??....IM SAYING THAY LIVERPOOL WONT yes WANT THERE PLAYER JUST SITTING ON THE BENCH..so that means that i think he wont be here as a bench warmer..WHY ARE SOME PEOPLE SO DAPPY?
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