TheMoog 0 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 From SSN: Greg Halford insists his move to Sunderland was "forced upon him" by Reading. Halford made the £3million switch to the Stadium of Light on Monday after spending less than five months with the Royals, for whom he made just three appearances. The 22-year-old full-back has revealed he was encouraged to speak to the Black Cats by Reading boss Steve Coppell and director of football Nicky Hammond despite wanting to make an impact at the Madejski Stadium. "The move was forced upon me. Sunderland came in for me and Reading decided to make a bit of profit," Halford told the Daily Mail. "I met with Steve (Coppell) and Nicky (Hammond) and they said they were 'neutral' and they were going to go on my reaction. "I wanted to stay at Reading and I was sure I would break into the first team but the manager has his favourites. "I got the impression they weren't bothered whether I stayed or not and that told me everything, so I caught the next flight to Sunderland on Sunday." Nice to have someone who's eager to play for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 So, it was up to him, but it was forced upon him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15871 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 "I got the impression they weren't bothered whether I stayed or not and that told me everything, so I caught the next flight to Sunderland on Sunday." Well somebody had to point it out. North-east's top dogs 'cause we've got an airport tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31600 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Fantastic opening line at the press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7327 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Why would you offer a profit on a player thats played 3 games!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Keane will be sending out olde worlde press gangs next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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