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Kevin Kilbane joins Huddersfield

1 January 2011 1,422 views 5 Comments Written by Michael

Irish left back Kevin Kilbane had moved to nPower League 1 side Huddersfield on loan. Huddersfield are hoping that the paper work will be completed with Hull in time for Kilbane to play against Carlisle.

Kilbane, who is 33 and has represented Ireland on 108 occasions has found opportunities limited at Hull in recent months.

Huddersfield manager Lee Clark sees Kilbane as a direct replacement for Damien Johnson, the on-loan Plymouth Argyle player ruled out for the rest of the season by a knee ligament injury.

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“We’re delighted to have struck a deal with Hull City to bring Kevin here all the way through to May,” said Clark of the former Preston, West Brom, Sunderland, Everton and Wigan Athletic ace.

“Kevin’s not only a top international footballer, but a tremendous character as well, and having him on board will be a big boost for us.

“He’s a fantastic athlete who stands more than 6ft tall but gets about the pitch very well.

“I’ve brought him in to fill Damien Johnson’s role. ”

Time shall tell whether playing in the third tier of English football will cost Kilbane his left back berth for Ireland.

5 Comments »

Propagandhi said:

Greg Cunningham broke his leg today. Case closed. Sadly we are going to be hamstrung by his presence for another while yet.

# 1 January 2011 at 6:35 pm

MacMathuna said:

Marc wilson shud be tried at left back in up-coming friendlies

# 1 January 2011 at 10:42 pm

Richie said:

Got to love Killer for his committed service to the Ireland team down the years but dropping down another division should really mark the end of his international days. As Prop’s post says though with the bad news of Greg Cunningham’s broken leg today Kilbane will probably stay at left fullback for the rest of the campaign, unless Trap changes his opinion on Stephen Ward or tries moving O’Shea across.

# 2 January 2011 at 12:48 am

Propagandhi said:

I hate to be pessimistic but I can’t see us even beating Macedonia with Kilbane in the team.

# 2 January 2011 at 2:04 am

Michael said:

It almost feels wrong to criticise him when he havs given so so much to his country and has been a beyond loyal servant. But i think they time has come to end his time for Ireland. Another cruel blow for us with Cunningham today

# 2 January 2011 at 11:20 am