Cadamarteri signs

[Leigh]

Danny Deal Done

Leicester City have today completed the signing of former Everton and Sheffield United forward Danny Cadamarteri on a deal that will run until the end of the 2006-07 season.

Cadamarteri arrived at the club a fortnight ago to initially train with the Foxes squad.

And the 27-year-old forward has suitably impressed City boss Rob Kelly enough to be offered a short-term deal at the Walkers Stadium.

Kelly said: "Danny is a player who I have followed since he was a youngster at Everton. He is a forward and he has got pace.

"Danny has had a little spell out of the game and he is hungry. He's 27 now and has got a young family. I am sure he would admit himself that he hasn't really realised his potential.

"He burst on to the scene as a teenager at Everton and for one reason or another he hasn't fulfilled that potential. But he has now realised that he has got another opportunity.

"He wants to do well and wants to achieve what his ability and talent should allow him to.

"He has looked after himself during his break. He has been playing for Grays Athletic in the Conference to keep himself ticking over and has been training with us for a couple of weeks now.

"Obviously, he is only going to get match fitness by playing matches. But he is certainly in good nick in general fitness terms."

Cadamarteri began his professional playing career as a 17 year-old at Everton - and will probably be best remembered by Toffees fans for his cool finish in the famous 2-0 victory over Liverpool in 1997.

After six years at Goodison Park, Cadamarteri moved on to his hometown club Bradford in 2002 before making the short trip to Leeds United in July 2004. The speedy forward was then on the move again later that year when a £50,000 deal secured his services for Sheffield United.

Cadamarteri found his way back to Bradford at the start of the 2005-06 season, where he made 39 appearances during the campaign for the Yorkshire outfit.

Danny made two appearances for Grays Athletic of the Conference during December in his quest for match action.

The player has been handed the number 24 shirt.

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[Hazzman]

He played right midfield for Sheff Utd.

Might be something to do with the performances from the right wing vs Cardiff. Was Hughes any good there at Hull?

 

[Melton Fox]

Excellent

 

[fox58]

i think the jury's out on this one.

could be worth a gamble

 

[Leigh]

He must be playing for peanuts, I thought we couldn't even afford another loan deal.

 

[stevewalshwasgod]

we will have to see! I hope he gets a chance sooner rather than later,cant be any worse than Low!

 

[alex]

He has the ability, or at least did have. On the fence here....

 

[Scarby]

interesting. lets hope he impresses on the field

 

[Joe_Fox]

I'll give him a chance, 3 games, that's all you get.

 

[alex]

I'll give him a chance, 3 games, that's all you get.

That's about right.

 

[alex]

Anyone know what happened with Piper? Is he still training with us?

 

[Jeff]

He must be playing for peanuts, I thought we couldn't even afford another loan deal.

Welsh's loan finishes soon, maybe that'll free up enough money to pay Cadamarteri.

 

[Durham Fox]

certaibly better off with him that without him

 

[stevewalshwasgod]

Hurry up MANDY!

 

[Joe_Fox]

Damn right.

 

[Real Sharapova]

Hurry up MANDY!

Off topic?

 

[stevewalshwasgod]

I cant wait to see what players we miss out on in the transfer window

 

[highland fox]

How exciting...

 

[stevewalshwasgod]

Off topic?

what I meant was.....Hurry up Mandric and get the dealm done so we can get some DECENT players in!:icon_roll

 

[Ox Fox]

totally the wrong sort of player we need at the moment, all season we've been crying out for someone who can hold the ball at the front and/or be able to head it, I know he's free etc etc but personally I don't see how he will do anything to give us any additional attacking options