Post by Macmoish on Jul 15, 2013 16:00:52 GMT
8 Year flashback: Richard Dunne Joins - Great signing
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QPR FC
Jul 15 2013
DUNNE DEAL: Eire international Richard Dunne pens one-year deal #DunneDeal
MIRROR
QPR confirm the signing of Richard Dunne on a one-year deal
"He’s a top-class defender and a great guy. He’s a good character and just what we need," says Hoops boss Harry Redknapp
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ByJim Daly
17:05, 15 JUL 2013Updated18:49, 15 JUL 2013
Sport
Richard Dunne
Dunne deal: Richard Dunne joins QPR on one-year deal
QPR have handed a one-year deal to defender Richard Dunne after he was released by Aston Villa.
The 77-cap Republic of Ireland international failed to make a single appearance for Villa last season thanks to an achilles injury.
But he has penned a deal at Loftus Road and was unveiled as a Hoops player on Monday afternoon.
Dunne, 33, will head to Austria with his new team-mates as they prepare for the new season and said: "There’s a real determination to bounce back into the Premier League which is where we all want to be.
"I’ve been very close to signing for Harry on a couple of occasions and the opportunity to work with him really appealed to me. Players want to play for Harry and I’m no different.
“I know the club didn’t have a good season last term, but – having spoken to Harry, as well as Tony (Fernandes) – there’s a real determination to bounce back into the Premier League, which is where we all want to be.
Man On Ire: Dunne has been capped 77 time for Ireland (Image: Jamie McDonald)
“I’ve played in the Championship and won it with Manchester City, so hopefully my experience will benefit the team over the course of the season.
“It’s a good challenge for me and one I’m very excited about.”
QPR boss Harry Redknapp added: " He was Manchester City's Player of the Year four years running, and he will be fantastic at this football club."
"He’s a top-class defender and a great guy. He’s a good character and just what we need."
Obviously he had his problems last season with the injury but there’s an agreement in place that if he breaks down, the contract can be ended. He’s confident he’ll be okay and from our point of view, if he doesn’t have any problems with it then we’ve just signed a very, very good centre-half.
www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/qpr-transfers-richard-dunne-signs-2055438
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Dunne
Home Farm
1994–1996 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1996–2000 Everton 60 (0)
2000–2009 Manchester City 296 (7)
2009–2013 Aston Villa 95 (4)
2013–2015 Queens Park Rangers 64 (1)
Total 515 (12)
National team
1997–1999 Republic of Ireland B 2 (1)
2000–2013 Republic of Ireland 80 (8)
Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/thread/36577/year-flashback-richard-dunne-joins?page=1#ixzz5LJ9KlJVv
vine.co/v/hZQ1prWivP1
QPR FC
Jul 15 2013
DUNNE DEAL: Eire international Richard Dunne pens one-year deal #DunneDeal
MIRROR
QPR confirm the signing of Richard Dunne on a one-year deal
"He’s a top-class defender and a great guy. He’s a good character and just what we need," says Hoops boss Harry Redknapp
Share
ByJim Daly
17:05, 15 JUL 2013Updated18:49, 15 JUL 2013
Sport
Richard Dunne
Dunne deal: Richard Dunne joins QPR on one-year deal
QPR have handed a one-year deal to defender Richard Dunne after he was released by Aston Villa.
The 77-cap Republic of Ireland international failed to make a single appearance for Villa last season thanks to an achilles injury.
But he has penned a deal at Loftus Road and was unveiled as a Hoops player on Monday afternoon.
Dunne, 33, will head to Austria with his new team-mates as they prepare for the new season and said: "There’s a real determination to bounce back into the Premier League which is where we all want to be.
"I’ve been very close to signing for Harry on a couple of occasions and the opportunity to work with him really appealed to me. Players want to play for Harry and I’m no different.
“I know the club didn’t have a good season last term, but – having spoken to Harry, as well as Tony (Fernandes) – there’s a real determination to bounce back into the Premier League, which is where we all want to be.
Man On Ire: Dunne has been capped 77 time for Ireland (Image: Jamie McDonald)
“I’ve played in the Championship and won it with Manchester City, so hopefully my experience will benefit the team over the course of the season.
“It’s a good challenge for me and one I’m very excited about.”
QPR boss Harry Redknapp added: " He was Manchester City's Player of the Year four years running, and he will be fantastic at this football club."
"He’s a top-class defender and a great guy. He’s a good character and just what we need."
Obviously he had his problems last season with the injury but there’s an agreement in place that if he breaks down, the contract can be ended. He’s confident he’ll be okay and from our point of view, if he doesn’t have any problems with it then we’ve just signed a very, very good centre-half.
www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/qpr-transfers-richard-dunne-signs-2055438
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Dunne
Home Farm
1994–1996 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1996–2000 Everton 60 (0)
2000–2009 Manchester City 296 (7)
2009–2013 Aston Villa 95 (4)
2013–2015 Queens Park Rangers 64 (1)
Total 515 (12)
National team
1997–1999 Republic of Ireland B 2 (1)
2000–2013 Republic of Ireland 80 (8)
Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/thread/36577/year-flashback-richard-dunne-joins?page=1#ixzz5LJ9KlJVv