3 new signings - Conor Henderson , Jamie Reckford , Franck Moussa (1 Viewer)

CCFC_Charlie · Sep 21, 2012

Signs on loan
http://www.arsenal.com/news/reserves-news/conor-henderson-joins-coventry-city-on-loan

EDIT: FFS, his name is Conor! :facepalm:

Otis · Sep 21, 2012

3 new signings

Thought as much!!

Club Statement

Coventry City have bolstered their squad with three new signings.

Arsenal midfielder Conor Henderson and Wolves left-back Jamie Reckord have joined on three-month loan deals while free agent midfielder Franck Moussa has signed a short-term contract following two seasons with Leicester City.

Henderson, 21, is a Republic of Ireland youth international who made his debut for Arsenal’s first team in the 2011 FA Cup before suffering a knee injury that kept him out for the majority of last term.

Reckord, 20, has represented England at under-16 and under-17 level and enjoyed loan spells with Northampton Town and Scunthorpe United in the past two seasons.

And 23-year-old Moussa began his career with Belgian giants Anderlecht before joining Southend United where he earned a move to Leicester.

Sky Blues manager Mark Robins said: “It was always in my mind to do three or four deals to bring in players to give us some added strength.

“Franck can play central or right sided, he has a bit about him, he's got enough pace, he’s tricky and can score so he gives us utility across the midfield.

“Jamie Reckord is desperate to play so we’re giving him the opportunity to force his way into the first team and he also provides good cover for the left-back spot so we now have three players in Chris Hussey, Kevin Kilbane and Jamie who can all fit that position.

“In Conor we have a very clever, intelligent midfield player with a wand of a left foot in the mould of players like Michael Carrick and Chris Brunt who is desperate to play and hungry for it.

“He can play on the right, the left or central, he fits the way we will want to play and he’s been brought up in the Arsenal way so I’m looking forward to working with him."

All three players will be available for tomorrow’s home game against Carlisle United subject to clearance from the Football League and the Premier League.

Otis · Sep 21, 2012

Pretty clear Robins had players lined up. Good job too!

A wand of a left foot. I like the sound of that!! :claping hands:

torchomatic · Sep 21, 2012

That's the way I like the club to do business; we don't know anything about it until it's done! Nice one.

Sutty · Sep 21, 2012

Good signings. In areas we really needed a bit more strength.

Henderson's a very good prospect from what I've heard.

CovKingChris · Sep 21, 2012

Always rated Moussa. Hopefully he can do a great job here!

Never heard of Reckford but hopefully he'll challenge Hussey for a first team place and Henderson may do alright too!

Otis · Sep 21, 2012

Great news.

Can I now predict the 4-0 score others have mentioned previously?

sweeno70 · Sep 21, 2012

Impressed that Robins has acted so quickly.

Nick · Sep 21, 2012

i like this surprise signing situation rather than them being drawn out. It is clear he has had a plan for us.

Have they brought in some pace?

ccfcway · Sep 21, 2012

no messing !

beduff sky blue · Sep 21, 2012

he's not hanging round might give the present squad a good kick up the arse a new brush always sweeps clean:claping hands::claping hands::claping hands::claping hands:

Nick · Sep 21, 2012

Will Hussey be on the way out?

Bugsy · Sep 21, 2012

tidy, bang on the mark... he knows what he wants and gets it,, lets get behind the man,, let the good times rollll:guitar2::guitar2::guitar2::claping hands::claping hands:

BlueFox · Sep 21, 2012

Moussa will be a good signing for you, he's Strong and can shot from distance

CCFC_Charlie · Sep 21, 2012

Just asked an Arsenal fan about Henderson on Twitter,
"if you manage to keep henderson fit then you have yourself a fantastic player!"

ccfcway · Sep 21, 2012

i'd have them all in from the start

none of the current team deserve to play, and they should have to fight for their places !

ajsccfc · Sep 21, 2012

What the hell?

Sutty · Sep 21, 2012

CCFC_Charlie said:
Just asked an Arsenal fan about Henderson on Twitter,
"if you manage to keep henderson fit then you have yourself a fantastic player!"

I think he did his knee ligaments a year or two ago which is probably what he's referring to. Not seen him play but really like what I've heard about him.

Ibby · Sep 21, 2012

Franck Moussa is the better signing out of the lot.

ccfcway · Sep 21, 2012

well, that Barnsley fan was bang on with his "we broke a record for the amount of loans in one season, Robins does like a loan or two"

Nick · Sep 21, 2012

I certainly think Robins and the new players will get a few more bums on seats against Carlisle.

andyboy81 · Sep 21, 2012

Just spoke to 2 of my arsenal season ticket mates.

Both said Henderson is very good promising young lad until his injury so looks like good signing.

Also said to look for this:

[video=youtube;acAlAP0hzDg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acAlAP0hzDg[/video]

Marty · Sep 21, 2012

Are the 2 midfielders wide players? we need a couple of pacey wingers and I think we could fly up the league.

covcity4life · Sep 21, 2012

FANTASTIC SIGNINGS(i hope)

very excited for tommrow.

skybluebeduff · Sep 21, 2012

Happy days, I for one is happy with the last 2 days

BlueFox · Sep 21, 2012

Moussa is a Center Mid, Likes to break forward with the ball.

A bit like YaYa Toure, but obviously not as good

ccfcway · Sep 21, 2012

well, a pretty damning verdict on the current squad i would say

normally its the old "its a clean slate, everyone will get a chance to impress, we will assess that squad and strengthen in Jan if we need to"

Not Robins, 3 in the 1st 2 days !

torchomatic · Sep 21, 2012

Nah, I don't think so. I really do think Hussey is a useful player. Having competition and the option of being rested will probably help his game no end.

Nick said:
Will Hussey be on the way out?

Diehard Si · Sep 21, 2012

Wow! That was quick.

Sounds like he knows what he wants and how to get it..

Altho of course ccfcway manages to find a way of being negative about it.

The Penguin · Sep 21, 2012

ccfcway said:
i'd have them all in from the start

none of the current team deserve to play, and they should have to fight for their places !

Absolutely. They'll have to start actually training the house down and pulling their fingers out in matches! Whatever will the poor dears do?

Evans020 · Sep 21, 2012

My mate just told me the young arsenal lads very good

lordsummerisle · Sep 21, 2012

torchomatic said:
Nah, I don't think so. I really do think Hussey is a useful player. Having competition and the option of being rested will probably help his game no end.

Is useful a downgrade from great??

The Penguin · Sep 21, 2012

Kudos to Robins though, it's a good start and anything that makes the squad stronger is to be welcomed.

skybluebeduff · Sep 21, 2012

I agree shove them in for saturday and replace Hussey, Barton and Baker!

ccfcway · Sep 21, 2012

Diehard Si said:
Wow! That was quick.

Sounds like he knows what he wants and how to get it..

Altho of course ccfcway manages to find a way of being negative about it.

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