George Friend

[Dr Fundlekrotch]

Woah.  Didn't see that one coming.  Excellent news

[pkt_drfc]

Dr Fundlekrotch wrote:

Woah.  Didn't see that one coming.  Excellent news

Yep bonus http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10329~2070762,00.html

[dumbroofer]

bang on

[The Dav]

Age on his side too, looks a big lad as well, well done Sean & JR....

[DonnyEl]

what kind of contracts he signed?

[cup of T for SOD]

Anyone know how much he cost yet?

Cheers

[Chris]

2 year deal. Not sure whether it was a free transfer though?

[en aitch]

Looks like another player that Mr O'D & team can get back on track!

Friday, 14 May 2010
George Friend: Free Transfer
Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to have made an extremely expensive mistake as they have announced that defender George Friend has been given a free transfer.

However, Wolves loss has very much been Exeter City’s gain, with the player having been back at St James’ Park on loan for the last 13 matches of the season.

Friend began his career at Exeter as a youth team player, signing a two-year professional contract in March 2006. Able to play left-back or in midfield, he made his Conference league debut in a goalless draw at Forest Green Rovers in April 2006.

In order to gain experience , Friend had loan spells with Tiverton Town (in 2005-06), Team Bath (December 2006) and Folkestone Invicta.

By season 2007-08 Friend had established himself as a regular in the Grecians first team and helped them win promotion back to the Football League following a play off final victory over Cambridge United at Wembley.

After playing in Exeter's opening games of the 2008-09 season, he moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2008, signing a two-year deal, with the option of a third year, for an initial fee of £400,000. He made his Wolves debut a month later at Swansea City.

Friend signed for Millwall on loan in August 2009, then Southend United on loan a month later, and also Scunthorpe United on loan in October 2009. He then returned to Exeter City on loan in March 2010.

[Rosso Rover]

he was released by wolves so out of contract

[DearneValleyRover]

DonnyEl wrote:

what kind of contracts he signed?

Did he bring his own pen and ca Oster borrow it?

Seriously though good signing, one down five to go ( if you count Oster and Hayter).

[Jonathan]

I know little of him but I'm delighted we've signed a left back and will always trust the judgement of our management. He is 6ft 1 and has pace which is a good start.

Here are some opinions on him from Exeter fans, who have probably seen more of him than anyone (I haven't read them yet but hopefully somebody can do that and summarise what kind of player we've got!)

http://www.exeweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39252&highlight=george+friend

[Dr Fundlekrotch]

Maybe now people will accept that the board andmanagement are doing things behind the scenes and things are going on that they just don't want other people knowing about.

[Chrisd_123]

Interesting to hear in his interview that Shackell played a part in Friend signing by telling him how good it is here...Yet wouldn't sign himself  

[Wellred]

Money talks

[Chrisd_123]

It also seems the Wolves website is updated by the bbc...
http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/Home/

League one eh?

[DMnumber4]

Sounds like a hero down in Exeter.

Conference upbringing so at least he'll have his feet on the ground ala Greeny.

6 foot 1 left back so shouldn't get beat at the back post too often.

Young, hungry, grounded and apparently physically capable. Time will tell  

[CusworthRovers]

He's a good looking boy, well groomed and looks like he's stepped out of a boy band.

He looks to have a very good sense and awareness of fashion. His jeans are pulled right down to expose his Calvins.


Gok Wan 14/6/10

[Chrisd_123]

Jonathan wrote:

I know little of him but I'm delighted we've signed a left back and will always trust the judgement of our management. He is 6ft 1 and has pace which is a good start.

Here are some opinions on him from Exeter fans, who have probably seen more of him than anyone (I haven't read them yet but hopefully somebody can do that and summarise what kind of player we've got!)

http://www.exeweb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39252&highlight=george+friend

They seem very fond of him. They also seem big fans of us, how we play and how we've climbed the leagues. Looks as if we've become the club that clubs like Exeter really want to aspire to be like.

[Dutch Uncle]

Chrisd_123 wrote:
 Looks as if we've become the club that clubs like Exeter really want to aspire to be like.[/quote]

Hardly surprising in that we are only the second club (after Colchester) to be promoted three times from the Conference to level 2 - and Colchester took 15 years as opposed to our 6, and were relegated in their second season in tier 2. We clearly personify the dreams of all conference (and ex conference) clubs

And still we moan.................

Edit: P.S. Great signing

[VikingJames]

I pinpointed him on here a few months ago as a replacement for Roberts when he left, so obviously I am pleased with this signing.

From what I have heard and read, he is a good player, and only 22 ish, so SOD has plenty of time to turn him into a top player.

Happy with this, well done SOD, ROK and JR!

[Snods Shinpad 2]

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDF4_5RhMY8[/video]

[Dutch Uncle]

We've got a Friend......


James Taylor classic for the oldies......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6fEwCnTDBs&feature=related

[Muttley]

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAbaqzk66Vc[/video]

 

[grayx]

Dr Fundlekrotch wrote:

Woah.  Didn't see that one coming.  Excellent news

Agreed. Some really good reviews from Exeter fans & a permanent signing too. Apart from possibly JET, I would love to see our remaining signings as permanent deals,so we're not looking for replacements again this time next season. Oster & Sharp next please.

[Mike_F]

What would you do if I sang out of tune...

Cracking signing if the hype's true (and I have no reason to believe it isn't). Well done Seanand the board.

[roversdude]

worrying thing there is that DROS are at work on a monday

[donnypaul]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB2gPZRsz0Q

is a easy one to sing along to ,changing me to george

[Filo]

Muttley wrote:

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAbaqzk66Vc[/video]

 

That might work if alot sang it, a bitlike West Brom's \"Lords my Shepard\"

[Bald Rover]

what about the theme from golden girls? (ala SIF)
change the words to Youve just beeen done by George Friend!

[Woodhead Passer]

If we ever need anyone to hit crossbar from halfway line during a game - he'd be the one to do it  

6ft1 and has got a decent throw

(Friend is on 45secs into it)

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fVLultWPA0&feature=youtube_gdata[/video]