Wednesday, April 11, 2012

It's Downes To Aaron

Loanee centre half Aaron Downes has today reiterated his desire to earn a permanent deal with us at the end of the season, having been with us since the turn of the year.

Downes in action versus Crewe Alexandra
He was in superb form throughout January before sustaining an injury that had kept him out for two months before his return to the team on Monday against Crewe. The likeable Australian was told by an impressed Mark McGhee that he would be given the chance to stake a claim for a contract when he returned to the side - emphasising just how much he rated him. The fact he's come back and again explained a want to join us permanently, citing the fans and the fact we're a 'family' club as important to him, will fill supporters with confidence that we can sign one of the best central defenders in this division.

He acknowledges that it's down to him to prove his fitness and his quality over the final few games but there's little doubt he would be a key part of our side next season. He wouldn't be the only defender we'd need to sign over the summer, but he'd be a first choice centre back without doubt and deservedly so if fully fit.

I'm pleased he wants to be part of it. I want him to be and I think McGhee does.

Time will tell!

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