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Ian Harte on the move

Jun-30-2008 By Badalemente

Ian Harte, former Leeds United and Republic of Ireland full-back, is said to be about to join Swansea City.

Harte left Leeds United for £1m to go to Levante in Spain when Leeds were relegated. He was one of a handful of players for whom the club received a transfer fee. However, things haven’t worked out for Ian and despite being an ever-present for Leeds United he has played only 32 games in the last four seasons.

He made eight appearances in the Premier League for Sunderland, coached by fellow Irishman Roy Keane, last season. However, Sunderland have let him go and he is looking for a new berth.

Interestingly Leeds United don’t have a settled left-back at the moment, with Bradley Johnson covering the role at the end of last season, including the Wembley play-off final.

Leeds fans will remember his shocking lack of pace but also they should remember some excellent free kicks that he took.

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Harry Kewell not dead and buried yet

Jun-30-2008 By Autolycus

We revealed last year that Harry Kewell’s permanent inability to get fit enough to play a game would eventually lead to him to being given the Anfield boot by Rafa Benitez! Sure enough the Aussie left his boyhood heroes last month.

Despite this poor appearance record, inexplicably, Harry Redknapp is said to want to bring the Aussie Sicknote to Pompey.

Having won the FA Cup and with a European campaign in mind for next season, presumably, Redknapp thinks Hairy Cruel can bring some much needed European experience to the side. Kewell did play in the memorable Champions League final v Milan – well the first 23 minutes to be exact before, guess what, he came off injured!

Looks like the egocentric Kewell will find another Premier League paymaster – I wonder if he will accept the pay-as-you-play deal – which is all he deserves?