Finnigan signs Kidderminster deal
FORMER Cheltenham Town captain John Finnigan has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Kidderminster Harriers.
The 33-year-old midfielder who spent the last seven years serving the Robins with distinction will link up with his former midfield partner Mark Yates at the Aggborough club.
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John Finnigan applauds the crowd after his last ever Whaddon Road appearance for Cheltenham Town
The dynamic central midfield player who has endured a miserable two seasons with injury agreed a contract settlement with the Robins earlier this week, freeing him to move to Kidderminster.
He turned down the advances of ambitious Blue Square South club Newport County, in order to be re-united with his former team-mate.
Yates, who like Finnigan captained the Robins to play-off victory at the Millennium Stadium was delighted to have secured Finnigan's services.
"I've played with Finners, he's a great player and he will be fantastic to have around the place," said Yates.
"The only reason he is not playing League One football is because he has fallen out with someone at his last club - that is not a problem and we benefit from that.
"He's a professional he will be a great addition to the squad."
For more on this story see the Gloucestershire Echo on Thursday.
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by diesledog, paddock
Friday, July 31 2009, 10:17AM
“Much to your annoyance, I am CTFC through and through, a season ticket holder and probably supporting them even before you were just a stain.
Genuine fans can recognise great players and put them in the legends section(where John Finnigan is), something you have great difficulty in understanding. Calling them parasites is just sick and NO club deserves your support.
I will be going up the M5 to see him for reasons I dont have to explain to you.
If you were any kind of fan, you would have read what Neil Grayson has written in the pre-season program about some of the Cheltenham fans STILL go and watch him play at Glapwell in the Unibond league, at the age of 45!!!! Thats what some legendary players do to fans, but I guess thats gone straight over your head.”
by Tarquin, Voice of CTFC
Thursday, July 30 2009, 9:13PM
“Hey Drivel & Shippers best place for you up at Aggborough didn't take you long to jump ship Tatty Bye”
by Ben, Hatherley
Wednesday, July 29 2009, 6:29PM
“Maybe now Finnigan has left he will reveal the truth about Martin Allen?”
by Ryan G, chelt
Wednesday, July 29 2009, 3:43PM
“quick question here-
Do non-contract footballers get paid?
Like Julian Alsop?
Thanks.
thanks for the years Finners”
by Jo O'Shea, Prestbury
Wednesday, July 29 2009, 1:53PM
“Well done John. The manner in which you have taken all this without saying a word against anyone does you much credit. Thankyou for the pleasure you have given us with your way of playing and for the loyalty and committment you have shown CTFC. Lucky Kidderminster. Its not far up the M5 .Will probably be up to see them from time to time. God bless”
by Pizza Dan, Cheltenham
Wednesday, July 29 2009, 1:43PM
“Great signing for the Harriers. Still think Cheltenham should've kept hold of him.”
by mike, bristol
Wednesday, July 29 2009, 1:35PM
“Nice of Eddie to ignore our relegation too!
Best of luck JF - a CTFC legend.”
by Bobby, C&G Stand
Wednesday, July 29 2009, 12:47PM
“Finners - all the best, you've been a legend for CTFC. I hope that we see you back one day, coaching or maybe picking up from where Mad Dog leaves off..?
Anyhow, our loss is Kiddy's gain, thank you for everything you've done, you've been a great ambassador to the club.
You will be missed.”
by diesledog, paddock
Wednesday, July 29 2009, 12:41PM
“Might just join you Shippers. Great news for John. He'll be with people he knows and will look after him, the fans should welcome him with open arms.
Tom, I'm sure the amount of time hes had to get over his injury should be enough, because if it isnt, then I doubt it ever will be.
I am a bit surprised at Yatesie coming out and telling of the supposed fall out, a bit unprofessional I think.”
by shippers, Pittville
Wednesday, July 29 2009, 11:05AM
“If he stays fit, he'll be one of the best players in the Conference without doubt.
At least now he can relax and enjoy his football again, will be popping up there to watch him, proper midfielder.”