McNamee signs on as Lambert gets the helping hand he's been craving

Thurs 26 Nov 09

The worst kept secret in Norfolk finally came out late this afternoon as pacy Swindon winger Anthony McNamee signed for City on loan.

The deal initially runs until January 4 but sources in Wiltshire have confirmed that the 26-year-old is set to become a permanent Canaries player when the transfer window reopens in January.

McNamee started his career at Watford and he was given his debut by manager Gianluca Vialli on 16 March 2002 against Coventry.

But fears about his fitness, along with his physical stature, put pressure on his footballing career, and he went on to make only 91 appearances for the Hornets between 2002-2008.

McNamee spent time at Barnet and Crewe Alexandra on a temporary basis before joining the Robins for an undisclosed fee in January 08.

He has impressed during his time at the County Ground, making 79 appearances, and the midfielder was first linked with a move to Norwich in late August with Paul Lambert confirming his interest in the player – only for finances to scupper any potential deal.

In September, Danny Wilson issued a 'hands off!' warning as rumours circulated that City were on the verge of tabling an offer.   Part 2 >>