United fail in loan bid for Brown
by Phil Hay
Yorkshire Evening Post
Kevin Blackwell today admitted the transfer market has become a closed shop after Leeds United missed out on the signature of Michael Brown.
United attempted to strike a loan deal with the Tottenham midfielder after securing Liam Miller from Manchester United, but Brown has opted to remain in London and fight for his place at White Hart Lane.
The 28-year-old, who worked with Blackwell at Sheffield United, has made just four appearances for Martin Jol's side this season after Spurs invested heavily in midfield talent during the summer.
Blackwell had hoped to secure Brown in time for Saturday's Championship clash at Southampton, but his loan options are growing thin as the country's clubs close ranks ahead of the demanding Christmas schedule.
Blackwell admitted: "We had a try for Michael but it didn't come off. We'll move on and explore other avenues.
"It's very difficult at this moment in time to do anything, especially with the Christmas period coming up.
"Clubs are reluctant to let players go, and I think January and February are the times when you'll see a lot of movement."
by Phil Hay
Yorkshire Evening Post
Kevin Blackwell today admitted the transfer market has become a closed shop after Leeds United missed out on the signature of Michael Brown.
United attempted to strike a loan deal with the Tottenham midfielder after securing Liam Miller from Manchester United, but Brown has opted to remain in London and fight for his place at White Hart Lane.
The 28-year-old, who worked with Blackwell at Sheffield United, has made just four appearances for Martin Jol's side this season after Spurs invested heavily in midfield talent during the summer.
Blackwell had hoped to secure Brown in time for Saturday's Championship clash at Southampton, but his loan options are growing thin as the country's clubs close ranks ahead of the demanding Christmas schedule.
Blackwell admitted: "We had a try for Michael but it didn't come off. We'll move on and explore other avenues.
"It's very difficult at this moment in time to do anything, especially with the Christmas period coming up.
"Clubs are reluctant to let players go, and I think January and February are the times when you'll see a lot of movement."
