Aidan Davison

Date of Birth: 11 05 1968
Place of Birth: Sedgefield
Position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Northern Ireland

Aidan Davison Rumours and Transfers

17 08 2007

Colchester will be without suspended forward Clive Platt when they host Barnsley in the Championship at Layer Road.

The summer signing from MK Dons starts a 3 match ban after failing in an appeal to have a pre season red card overturned.

Teddy Sheringham is available after sitting out the midweek Carling Cup defeat by Shrewsbury, and the Us hope one or both of fellow frontmen Kevin Lisbie (ankle) and Jamie Guy (thigh) will return to partner the former England international.

Midfielder Kevin Watson has stepped up his training following an Achilles injury however Saturday's clash comes too soon, whilst back up goalie Aidan Davison (back) is still missing.

Hungarian defender Bela Balogh is back in training after breaking his nose in pre season, and expects to be involved sooner rather than later.

Barnsley hope to include latest signing Kim Christensen in their team providing they receive international clearance.

The former Odense BK forward, the 11th new summer arrival at Oakwell, will further increase manager Simon Davey's attacking options with Kayode Odejayi, Istvan Ferenczi and Miguel Mostto all vying for starting places.

Davey has no new injury or suspension problems, however must decide whether to recall goalie Nick Colgan to the side or stick with new signing Heinz Muller, who made his debut in the Carling Cup win.

German defender Dominik Werling will be hoping to retain his place, whilst Sam Togwell and Grant McCann will be pushing for starts.

The Tykes will be looking to build on their midweek Carling Cup triumph over Darlington at Layer Road following their heavy opening day home defeat to Coventry.

21 06 2007

Mick Harford has quit as Colchester assistant manager and joined the coaching staff at QPR, reports BBC Essex.

Harford mentioned the commute from his Hertfordshire home to north Essex played a big part in his decision to become John Gregory's number two.

"It is a real wrench to leave however one of the main reasons is my health," the former Luton and Chelsea forward said.

"I had an operation to clear up a few problems and I was informed the 170 mile round-trip was not helping."

Harford added, "In fact the 30-odd hours I am spending behind the wheel are a major factor in the deterioration in my back. I was offered a very attractive new contract to remain and we had talked about my spending more time in Colchester however I am very settled where I live with a lot of friends and family."

Harford, 48, joined the U's at the start of last season and helped steer the club to tenth place in their 1st Championship campaign.

QPR's previous number two, Richard Hill, was suspended indefinitely by the club following February's infamous brawl with the China Olympic team.

Early favourites to replace Harford are the club's player-coach Aidan Davison and former player and present Charlton reserve team manager Mark Kinsella.