Healy signs for Sunderland

Former Celtic midfielder Colin Healy has finally signed for Sunderland, the club has just announced.

The Republic of Ireland player agreed in principle to join us over a month ago, and had agreed terms with Sunderland and passed a medical last week but the final transfer of his registration was delayed because of a disagreement with Celtic over compensation.

Former SAFC boss Peter Reid - now at Leeds - tried to take advantage of the delay by offering Healy a week's trial which the player initially accepted; but he was then left out of the Leeds squad which faced Harrogate Town in a friendly on Tuesday night, and decided to go ahead and commit to Sunderland.

Mick McCarthy said "I'm thrilled Colin has joined us. There was some strong competition for his signature, including from some Premier League clubs, so it's pleasing to have secured the services of a player of his quality.

"I know Colin well and I'm fully aware of his strengths. He'll be a great addition to our squad."

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Colin Healy
DoB: 14 March 1980
Place of birth: Cork, Ireland
International caps: 9
International goals: 1

Career:
Celtic - 1st Aug 98 to 14th Aug 03
Coventry (Loan) - 29th Jan 02 to 22nd April 02