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Discussion in 'The Transfer List' started by The Voice of Reason, Dec 17, 2006.

  1. The Voice of Reason

    The Voice of Reason First Team Captain

    The Mirror is saying that we are in a battle with Charlton to sign Nathan Ellington?

    Charlton can have him as far as I an concerned :(

    They also say we are competeing with The Blunts for some MF player called Lee Williamson, who's at Rotherham and is out of contract this summer?

    Anyone got any info on him?
     
  2. hornmeister

    hornmeister Tired

    Lee Williamson

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    Lee Williamson[​IMG]

    Personal information
    Full nameLee Trevor Williamson
    Date of birth7 June 1982
    Place of birthDerby, England
    Height5'10" (178cm)
    Nickname"The Machine"
    PositionMidfielderClub information
    Current clubRotherham United
    Professional clubs*YearsClubApps (goals)1999-2004
    2004-2005
    2005-presentMansfield Town
    Northampton Town
    Rotherham United143 (3)
    37 (0)
    49 (6)* Professional club appearances and goals
    counted for the domestic league only and
    correct as of 20 Sept 06.

    Lee Williamson (born 7 June 1982) is an English footballer who plays for Rotherham in Coca-Cola League 1. He is wideley regarded as one of the best players in League 1, recently attracting interest from many large clubs in the Championship, including Leeds United and Luton. However, none of the clubs interested came close to Rotherham's valuation of the talented young player. Chairman Dennis Coleman allegedly said that he would not let him go for "less than a million". However, it is assumed that this was an exaggeration and that he would be allowed to leave the club for somewhere in the region of half that amount.
    Lee started his career at Mansfield where he established a fine record of making around 150 appearances in his stay at Field Mill - a fine record for a young player. The busy midfielder then moved to Northampton early in the 2004/05 season where he quickly established himself as an automatic choice in the Cobblers first team.
    Lee joined Rotherham United in the Summer of 2005, and brought a touch of steel to the midfield area. He loves to get forward in support of the attack as demonstrated by netting four goals - something he will be looking to improve on even more this season.
    His consistent excellent performances quickly established him as one of the best midfield players in the division.
    Speaking to Radio Sheffield, boss Alan Knill said, "Theres lots of speculation about Lee, and there always will be. In my mind Lee is one of if not the best midfielder in the division."
    Asked if Williamson was happy staying at Rotherham, Chairman Dennis Coleman replied with "Yeah, Ive just come off the phone to his agent, he's spoke to Lee and he's very happy here."
    "We've had a lot of interest in Lee but at the end of the day nobody has come up with our valuation of him. We're serious about building this team up, Alan's built a fantastic squad up and we're now a match for anybody in this division, it's just unfortunate that we're on the minus 10."
    Williamson wears shirt number 15 for the Millers, and has started 10 games this season, scoring twice.
     
  3. wfc4ever

    wfc4ever Administrator Staff Member

    I think Ellington would probably want to stay at West Brom....
     
  4. The Voice of Reason

    The Voice of Reason First Team Captain


    Sounds ok, could be worth investing £500k on him?
     
  5. albangura9

    albangura9 Squad Player

    lol 'the machine' sounds a decent player, but 2 goals in 10 for a league 1 club doesnt sound that good.
     
  6. wfchornet2

    wfchornet2 The Prodigal mod

    For a midfielder.. sounds ok to me... if he was a striker then i would agree.
     
  7. Big Dave Airey

    Big Dave Airey Reservist

    Can't believe nobody has commented on this joke of a comment!!!!
     
  8. WatfordÉire

    WatfordÉire Squad Player

    large clubs my arse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  9. Big Dave Airey

    Big Dave Airey Reservist

    Lee Williamson

    Done some more digging and he's been sent off more than you're average player (5 times) and last season collected 13 yellow cards. Is he really that special that we can ignore his disciplinary record?
     
  10. Big Dave Airey

    Big Dave Airey Reservist

    When I have time later I'll post something that'll make you laugh regarding all our rumours.
     
  11. Bubble

    Bubble Wise Oracle

    I'd welcome the signing of Ellington...he and Young upfront could be lethal! Ellington has a goal scoring record from his Wigan days...he's an out and out finisher unlike Henderson and if he has a run in the first team he'll score goals!

    People forget Aidy has a knack of changing players fortunes with fresh starts (Marlon King)! Ellington has more potential than King IMO!
     
  12. albangura9

    albangura9 Squad Player

    the same could have been said for King before we signed him :)
     
  13. wfchornet2

    wfchornet2 The Prodigal mod

    I personally would welcome the signing of Ellington, a much better chance of getting a goal out of him than Hendo at the moment.
     
  14. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    I thought Ellington was the bird with the big honkers from Brookside?
     
  15. Bubble

    Bubble Wise Oracle

    LMAO...Ellison!

    She's tremendous.
     

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