Gillespie transfer falls through
Five-year deal with Middlesbrough called off because of failed physical
Posted: Monday August 03, 1998 11:17 AM
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Gillespie (above) would have been Middlesbrough's third major signing of the summer following the arrival of defenders Gary Pallister and Dean Gordon Allsport |
MIDDLESBROUGH, England (AP) -- Northern Ireland international
Keith Gillespie's proposed 3.5 million pound ($5.75 million)
transfer from Newscastle to Middlesbrough fell through Monday when
he failed a medical.
Gillespie had agreed to terms for a five-year deal with 'Boro but
the club withdrew its offer due to concerns over an ankle injury
the player sustained before last season's FA Cup final.
The 23-year-old had planned to partner with ex-England international
Paul Gascoigne in midfield for Middlesbrough but will now stay with
Newcastle.
Newcastle criticized Middlesbrough's handling of the proposed
transfer after news of the deal was released before Newcastle boss
Kenny Dalglish had been notified or Gillespie had undertaken the
medical.
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