Archived News from July 2002
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CONFLICTING STORIES ON LARKIN
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Conflicting stories from the Wolves official site, and the West Midlands paper Express & Star.
http://www.wolves.co.uk, 30 July 2002 Subject to passing a medical, young striker Colin Larkin will join Mansfield Town on Tuesday afternoon. Colin has agreed personal terms with the East Midlands club and will move in a deal that is worth £125,000 plus extras.Chief executive Jez Moxey said: "It's a shame to see Colin go but I believe that the deal is in the best interest of both parties. His chances of first team football here at Molineux were limited. "We have protected our future interests and a large sell-on clause has been written into the contract with Mansfield Town. We all wish him well in his new career at Field Mill. "The Republic of Ireland youth international made an immediate impact on his debut when he came on as a substitute and scored a stunning goal against Wycombe in a Worthington Cup fixture in August, 1999.He started in the following Saturday's game against Walsall but has made just two appearances for the first team since - both as a substitute. http://www.expressandstar.co.uk, 30 July 2002 Wolves reserve striker Colin Larkin has said no to joining newly-promoted Mansfield. The young Irishman decided against dropping into the Second Division after several days' deliberation and has vowed to fight for a chance at Molineux. "I'm not being forced to go by anyone at Wolves and I've decided this isn't the right deal for me at the moment," he said. "It wasn't worth my while and I prefer to stay here and take my chance. "I have enjoyed the football I've played recently and I'm looking forward to playing again. Maybe I can still force my way up the pecking order here." Dave Jones warned Larkin last week he had around seven strikers ahead of him at Molineux and the manager would have welcomed the £150,000 or so the player would have brought in. The latest development, which may be followed by an increased offer from Mansfield, is sure to interest Hull. The Humbersiders' new boss Jan Molby is a firm admirer of him following the duo's time together at Kidderminster last season and would love to make a fresh move. Lack of funds prevents him doing so immediately, but he will monitor the situation and may review it in the January transfer window if not before. Molby wants to bring in extra attacking cover but the only solution would appear to be striking a loan deal. |
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