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On [[22 May]] [[2007]], it was announced that after passing a medical at [[Stamford Bridge (stadium)|Stamford Bridge]], Sidwell would join Chelsea on [[1 July]] [[2007]] following the expiration of his contract with Reading.<ref>{{cite news | title=Sidwell agrees switch to Chelsea | publisher=[[BBC Sport]] | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/6681893.stm | date=[[2007-05-22]] | accessdate=2007-05-22}}</ref> |
On [[22 May]] [[2007]], it was announced that after passing a medical at [[Stamford Bridge (stadium)|Stamford Bridge]], Sidwell would join Chelsea on [[1 July]] [[2007]] following the expiration of his contract with Reading. It is also likely that he will wear the number 17 on his shirt.<ref>{{cite news | title=Sidwell agrees switch to Chelsea | publisher=[[BBC Sport]] | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/6681893.stm | date=[[2007-05-22]] | accessdate=2007-05-22}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:05, 26 June 2007
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven James Sidwell | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Reading to join Chelsea on 1 July 2007 | ||
| Number | — | ||
Steven James "Steve" Sidwell (born 14 December 1982 in Wandsworth, London) is a professional footballer. He will join Chelsea from Reading upon the expiration of his contract on 1 July 2007.
Football career
Arsenal
Sidwell was part of the Arsenal youth team that won the FA Youth Cup in 2000 and 2001. He had successful loan spells with Brentford and Brighton, but couldn't break into the Arsenal first team.
Reading
Sidwell moved to Reading for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half year deal in January 2003.[1] In 2004, Four Four Two Magazine voted him the best player outside the Premier League.
A vital part of Reading's Championship-winning 2005-06 squad, in April 2006 Sidwell was named in the Championship Team of the Year[2] by the Professional Footballers' Association, keeping the place he had been given the previous year.
In the summer of 2006, Sidwell rejected a contract extension,[3] and it was rumoured that he might be sold to Everton, Charlton Athletic[4] or Manchester City,[5] as his contract was due to run out at the end of the 2006-07 season. Reading decided to keep Sidwell for their inaugural season in the Premier League, and risk losing him without a transfer fee when his contract ran out.
Over the course of the 2006-07 season, he was linked with a number of high profile clubs. After the last game of the 2006-07 season, Reading manager Steve Coppell confirmed that Sidwell had left the club and knew who he had signed for, but refused to say.[6]
Chelsea
On 22 May 2007, it was announced that after passing a medical at Stamford Bridge, Sidwell would join Chelsea on 1 July 2007 following the expiration of his contract with Reading. It is also likely that he will wear the number 17 on his shirt.[7]
Honours
- FA Youth Cup: 2000, 2001
- Football League Championship: 2006
Personal life
Sidwell married Krystell on 19 June 2005. Within days of returning from their honeymoon, Steve had a tattoo of the wedding vows he had written for Krystell placed on his back.[8] Their son Harry was born in April 2006.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Sidwell joins Reading". BBC Sport. 2003-02-11. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "The PFA Team of the Year: Coca-Cola Championship". Professional Footballers' Association. 2006-04-23. Retrieved 2006-05-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Sidwell rejects new Reading deal". BBC Sport. 2006-07-06. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "£2M Sidwell to cash in at The Valley". The Daily Mirror. 2006-06-08. Retrieved 2006-06-08.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Rumour mill: City in for Sidwell". Manchester Evening News. 2006-06-26. Retrieved 2006-06-28.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Coppell confirms Sidwell exit". skysports.com. 2007-05-13. Retrieved 2007-05-13.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Sidwell agrees switch to Chelsea". BBC Sport. 2007-05-22. Retrieved 2007-05-22.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Reading ace Sidwell reveals the truth about his amazing tattoo". Daily Mail. 2006-10-22. Retrieved 2007-02-17.
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External links
- Steve Sidwell profile at readingfc.co.uk
- Steve Sidwell at Soccerbase
- Steve Sidwell's official web site at icons.com
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