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Date:Tuesday June 6 2006
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Exclusive: Pratley Signs
Vital Swansea were the first to report that Swansea were in talks with Fulham's Darren Pratley.
Thanks to member couchpotatoe plus 2 other sources, we reported on Tuesday that Prately was set to sign subject to a medical and the news is now official.
Chairman Huw Jenkins said:
"We are obviously pleased to make our first signing for the new campaign,''
"It's been no secret that we tried to get him last season because he's highly rated.
One year on and we are absolutely delighted to finally get our man.''
Kenny Jackett said:
''I have followed him for a while and he is the right type of signing for us,''
''He is 21 years old but he has experience having played at this level through last season with Brentford. So he has a nice blend of youth and experience.
''He is the type of player we want to be signing.
''He is both athletic and comfortable on the ball - that is what I am looking for with my midfield players.''
Jackett previously tried to sign him at the beginning of last season and thinking he had joined us, Chairman Huw Jenkins spoke to soon and he ended up joining fellow League One side Brentford on a season-long loan.
With Martin Allen leaving the Bees recently, the 21 year-old returned to his current club, leaving the door open for the Swans to make a move for the talented youngster.
An official announcement regarding our move for Darren Pratley should be made sometime this week.
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Your Comments
Thats 1 tidy signing in the bag if this goes through
couchpotatoe
Sounds like he ticks all the boxes KJ wants. Let's just hope he's been worth the ten month wait.
Jobcentrejack
Lets just hope he signs a contract and passes a medical!
KevinE
never heard of him 2 be honest. should do well at swansea know
green giant 12
Contradiction or what! You've never heard of him but he should do well?
KevinE
i dont really rate him but if jackett thinks he will imporve the team hten go fir it anything to get the swans into the championship
hillo
seams alrite
trundz2k5
And now JA.net have it as their main story. Bit late tho wernt they ;-)
couchpotatoe
He was suppose to be the next big thing when Kenny tried signing him last year didnt do bad at brentford, only time will tell!!! Up the Swans
Mule79
He was highly rated by Coleman, should be quite a good acquisition.
Jack69
have to wait and see where in midfield does he play
swans11
Good spot by couchpotatoes old man!
bdazzler1
he will be fantastic alongside darren way way way !!! 2 terriers they are like 2 headless chickens
trundz2k5
along side darren way:S wah a waste of money he was.
hillo
how can u say Way was a waste of money?? Hes only played about an hours worth of football. Just wait till this time next year befor judging him.
bdazzler1
he may not be the next Martinez but he seems pretty good. He wasn't as good at brentford but im sure he will do well here. Is he more attacking or defensive can someone tell me?
mattyjones
lets just wait to see how good he is next season .....
swanzea_gal
does anyone know if there is a swans mini league going for the sun world cup dream team, i`m looking to enter!!
Mule79
We could always create one for this site!
KevinE
Who's to know how good he can be. He's shown promise and played at this level, so he knows what to expect. Could prove to be a valuable assett for you.
FEn_100
gd signig jackett reli wanted him nd i cudnt c im giving up on im...lets ope he was worth the waiting 4
swanz_gal_05
He didn't want to be here last time so i wonder what's changed .
JACK_THE_LAD
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