Manchester United #3 goalkeeper Tom Heaton has signed a season long loan for 2008/09 with Cardiff City - a move that had been widely predicted since before the end of last season.
Heaton hasn't never played for United but sat on the bench for them several times last season. He is well regarded and an excellent shot-stopper but, at 22, needs first team football with his only previous experience being half a season with Swindon three years ago.
Cardiff need goalkeepers having released Michael Oakes and David Forde while another, youngster Josh Magennis, is continuing his stay at Ninian Park but as a forward instead! City have also offered terms to Peter Enckleman, he of the Wembley clanger and the two keepers would be expected to compete head-to-head.
Last season, Cardiff City singed a 22 yr old Premiership keeper on a season loan but Ross Turnbull turned out to be awful and soon found his way back to 'Boro.
This blog wishes Heaton a more successful time in South Wales and that he proves a worthy addition.
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