SeanKeay Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Hume has signed on until 2011 to stay in the Championship following Leicester's relegation last season. The Canada international had been a long-term target for Simon Davey and the Barnsley manager is delighted with the deal. "We have been tracking Iain all summer and I have been an admirer of him since his days at Tranmere," Davey told the club's official website. "Iain is a big talent who, at the age of 24, is just starting to come into his prime. "He is an ambitious player who shares our drive and ambition for success here at Barnsley FC. "We know that he will have a big impact at Oakwell and are sure he will become a fans' favourite." Hume had scored 34 goals in 132 appearances in three years at Leicester following his move from Tranmere Rovers. Meanwhile, Danish striker Kim Christensen's Barnsley contract has been cancelled following one goal in 13 substitute appearances since his arrival last summer. www.teamtalk.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Good find, and good news! Let's hope a healthy Hume is ready to go by mid-August for the next qualifiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Wow. That's surprising. Don't know much about Barnsley but I'm glad he's back in the CCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto MB Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Spectacular news!! Funny how this came full circle. Hume's goal near the end of the year nearly put the dagger in Barnsley, instead Leicester choke, drop down a league and Hume ends up with Barnsley. This would also clarify why he didn't join the nats for the June matches. Probably knew a deal was pending and didnt want to take any risk of injury. Because you know it would take a lot for Hume to turn down Brazil and a WCQ. Hope to see him vs Jamaica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Toronto MB Spectacular news!! Funny how this came full circle. Hume's goal near the end of the year nearly put the dagger in Barnsley, instead Leicester choke, drop down a league and Hume ends up with Barnsley. This would also clarify why he didn't join the nats for the June matches. Probably knew a deal was pending and didnt want to take any risk of injury. Because you know it would take a lot for Hume to turn down Brazil and a WCQ. Hope to see him vs Jamaica. I think it was reported that Iain was injured. He's still not a starter IMO for us but I'm glad to see him staying in the CCC because good perforamnces in that league means good things for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I remember thinking in the Gold Cup game with the US that Hume just didn't seem to fit with our new midfield. I always got the impression that he was a you punt it he'll chase it kinda guy. But when he came on he looked like a million bucks. I think he and Atiba are old cronies and bring the best out of each other. I'm just wondering if he and Simpson are the same type of player. Who has more upside? I like the way Simpson goes after defenders and I love Iain's enthusiasm but am very leery of his short fuse, especially in Concacaf WCQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Championship - Barnsley net Hume 25 Jun Barnsley have stumped up £1.2 million to sign Iain Hume from Leicester City, with the striker signing a three-year deal at Oakwell. Hume has signed on until 2011 to stay in the Championship following Leicester's relegation last season. The Canada international had been a long-term target for Simon Davey and the Barnsley manager is delighted with the deal. "We have been tracking Iain all summer and I have been an admirer of him since his days at Tranmere," Davey told the club's official website. "Iain is a big talent who, at the age of 24, is just starting to come into his prime. "He is an ambitious player who shares our drive and ambition for success here at Barnsley FC. "We know that he will have a big impact at Oakwell and are sure he will become a fans' favourite." Hume had scored 34 goals in 132 appearances in three years at Leicester following his move from Tranmere Rovers. TeamTalk / Eurosport http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/25062008/58/championship-barnsley-net-hume.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Good for him, great for us. We now know he'll be playing at a significant level which should mean he should be in great game shape for the start of the Semi-Group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Joe MacCarthy I remember thinking in the Gold Cup game with the US that Hume just didn't seem to fit with our new midfield. I always got the impression that he was a you punt it he'll chase it kinda guy. But when he came on he looked like a million bucks. I think he and Atiba are old cronies and bring the best out of each other. I'm just wondering if he and Simpson are the same type of player. Who has more upside? I like the way Simpson goes after defenders and I love Iain's enthusiasm but am very leery of his short fuse, especially in Concacaf WCQ. Regarding the short fuse, I can think of one or two of our current starters who I would be more concerned about than Hume. I definitely like what he brings in an attacking substitute role and for that he will put in a strong claim for a squad place come August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Can. in UK Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 According to the PA: "The Tykes beat off competition from Wolves, Sheffield United and Preston." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazzer Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 This is fantastic. Hume had stated at the end of the season that he would be sticking with Leicester. I'm glad that was just lip service and he did what was better for his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-A Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 quote:Originally posted by nazzer This is fantastic. Hume had stated at the end of the season that he would be sticking with Leicester. I'm glad that was just lip service and he did what was better for his career. I was surprised when the reports Hume was staying with Leicester City. I guess staying in the Championship would be better then playing in League One. I do not know where Barnsley got 1.2 Mill must have got some extra cash from the FA Cup run. Oh and BTW im currently living in Barnsley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimglow Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Can. in UK According to the PA: "The Tykes beat off competition from Wolves, Sheffield United and Preston." Well, that's one way to ensure you win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Mimglow Well, that's one way to ensure you win. I was going to say something similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Barnsley seal deal for Foxes star Barnsley have signed striker Iain Hume from Leicester City for £1.2m. Boss Simon Davey told the club website: "We've been tracking Iain all summer and I have been an admirer since his days at Tranmere. "Iain is a big talent who, at the age of 24, is just starting to come into his prime." "The staff here are excited about the chance to work with Iain and develop him even further. We all know that he will have a big impact at Oakwell." The Canadian international scored 11 goals for Leicester last season, including the winner at Oakwell when the two sides met in April. Meanwhile, Danish striker Kim Christensen has left Barnsley after his contract was terminated by mutual consent. He was signed last summer but only made 13 first-team appearances last season, all as a substitute, scoring once. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/barnsley/7473562.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaliam Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 quote:Originally posted by N-A I was surprised when the reports Hume was staying with Leicester City. I guess staying in the Championship would be better then playing in League One. I do not know where Barnsley got 1.2 Mill must have got some extra cash from the FA Cup run. Oh and BTW im currently living in Barnsley. Did they not just sell Norn Iron man Kyle Lafferty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 quote:Originally posted by maccaliam Did they not just sell Norn Iron man Kyle Lafferty? To Rangers in Scotland for 3 million pounds-plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Is this the largest transfer fee paid for a Canadian player? I think the largest up to now was Fenwick or Brennan, or perhaps Pesch. Most of the major moves by our boys have been on Bosman frees. Anybody know about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livesareavailable Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Well, it starts with a B... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Brennan's was larger, as was Radz's. However, 1.2m is a lot for Hume, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denis Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Radz transfer was 4.5 mil from Anderlecht to Everton. He was quite a good striker at time. Not sure if Hume will ever reach that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Well I think 5 or 6 years ago we all would've predicted that Hume would be a premiership striker by now. As good as he is I still can't help but be somewhat disappointed with his development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 quote:Originally posted by CanadianSoccerFan Well I think 5 or 6 years ago we all would've predicted that Hume would be a premiership striker by now. As good as he is I still can't help but be somewhat disappointed with his development Yeah, I remember way back when it was odvious Hume had outgrown Tranmere there was a debate going on about which is better, the EPL bench or playing time in the CCC. I offered the opinion that although it's hard to judge individual development the CCC is a great place to pick up bad habits which while useful for winning in that</u> league may handicap your long term advancement into the higher leagues. Looking back that sentiment/worry seems to fit Hume to a tee. Still think he can find a role in the EPL. He's a very British player. That has a certain attraction and usefulness for a lot of clubs. And I don't mean for that to sound belittling because it's not meant to be. He just needs an opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerNewf Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 quote:Originally posted by CanadianSoccerFan Well I think 5 or 6 years ago we all would've predicted that Hume would be a premiership striker by now. As good as he is I still can't help but be somewhat disappointed with his development I think he is of that quality now, I mean I wouldn't call him a top level guy or anything, but he is one of those guys right now that can play if his team goes up. It more or less comes down to luck. Though it seems as though he has made a living with lower level Championship teams, maybe Barnsley can turn things around and make it to the Premiership, I certainly think they have the talent. On another note, Hume was quoted as saying he was looking to stay and help Leicester gain promotion back to the championship. When I read those articles, I just rolled my eyes. For this guy to play at anything below the championship is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Cheeta Yeah, I remember way back when it was odvious Hume had outgrown Tranmere there was a debate going on about which is better, the EPL bench or playing time in the CCC. I also recall similar debates as pertaining to other young players, like Peters or Edgar. What I can't recall about Hume at the time was how many offers he had from EPL sides as part of his options. Can anyone refresh my memory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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