Hoolahan joins Jets on one-year deal
Newcastle Jets have signed former Norwich City stalwart Wes Hoolahan on a one-year deal.
The arrival of the 37-year-old, whose signing is pending a medical, has been warmly greeted by Jets coach Ernie Merrick.
Hoolahan played 352 games for Norwich over a 10-year spell before moving to West Bromwich Albion last season, initially on a short-term deal.
He has played 43 times for the Republic of Ireland, including at Euro 2016 when he scored the team's first goal at the tournament in the group game against Sweden.
Hoolahan, who was part of the Norwich City side that earned back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League, says he's excited to be moving to the A-League.
"There are some quality players throughout the league and I'm looking forward to testing myself in a new environment," he added.
"I'm really excited to be coming to Australia, it's an entirely new challenge for me and I can't wait to get started."
Merrick described Hoolahan as "a great get" for the Jets, and is confident the player can bring a lot to the club.
"He's an attacking-minded midfielder who will fit seamlessly into the style of football we like to play, his passing range is superb and he's great with the ball at his feet, said the coach.
"Wes' experience will be invaluable to us, from all reports he's a model professional and the type of player that our younger guys will learn a lot from."
Meanwhile, Perth Glory have cancelled Shane Lowry's contract by mutual consent to allow the defender to join Qatari club Al Ahli SC Doha.
Glory will receive an undisclosed transfer fee for the 30-year-old who made 71 A-League appearances in purple after arriving in 2015.
Lowry said: "Playing for my hometown club has meant a massive amount to me and I have loved every minute of it."
Newcastle Jets are 14/1 to win the A-League Grand Final. The Jets are 5/1 to win the FFA Cup.
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Newcastle Jets have signed former Norwich City stalwart Wes Hoolahan on a one-year deal.
The arrival of the 37-year-old, whose signing is pending a medical, has been warmly greeted by Jets coach Ernie Merrick.
Hoolahan played 352 games for Norwich over a 10-year spell before moving to West Bromwich Albion last season, initially on a short-term deal.
He has played 43 times for the Republic of Ireland, including at Euro 2016 when he scored the team's first goal at the tournament in the group game against Sweden.
Hoolahan, who was part of the Norwich City side that earned back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League, says he's excited to be moving to the A-League.
"There are some quality players throughout the league and I'm looking forward to testing myself in a new environment," he added.
"I'm really excited to be coming to Australia, it's an entirely new challenge for me and I can't wait to get started."
Merrick described Hoolahan as "a great get" for the Jets, and is confident the player can bring a lot to the club.
"He's an attacking-minded midfielder who will fit seamlessly into the style of football we like to play, his passing range is superb and he's great with the ball at his feet, said the coach.
"Wes' experience will be invaluable to us, from all reports he's a model professional and the type of player that our younger guys will learn a lot from."
Meanwhile, Perth Glory have cancelled Shane Lowry's contract by mutual consent to allow the defender to join Qatari club Al Ahli SC Doha.
Glory will receive an undisclosed transfer fee for the 30-year-old who made 71 A-League appearances in purple after arriving in 2015.
Lowry said: "Playing for my hometown club has meant a massive amount to me and I have loved every minute of it."
Newcastle Jets are 14/1 to win the A-League Grand Final. The Jets are 5/1 to win the FFA Cup.
View all Soccer betting
Source: bet365.com
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