Sunderland sign up Man Utd defender

Sunderland AFC today completed the transfer of defender Mark Lynch from
Manchester United.

The 22-year-old, who has signed a 3-year deal, has been at Old Trafford
since he was a schoolboy and also spent a loan spell at St. Johnstone in
2001, playing 20 games for the Scottish side.

Manager Mick McCarthy said: "Mark is another young player with huge
potential. He has experience of being around top players and has played
at the highest level, having been involved in European games with
Manchester United. He's a player who has the ability to challenge for a
first team spot and he will be linking up with our other young,
promising, exciting players."

Mark added: "There was interest from other clubs but I wanted to sign
for Sunderland. It's a great club, has a good fan base and as soon as I
spoke to Mick McCarthy I was impressed."

Player Profile
Name: Mark Lynch
Date of Birth: 02.09.81
Place of Birth: Manchester, England
Nationality: British
Height 182cm
Weight 72kg

Position: Defender

Career History
Manchester United 1998 - 2004
St. Johnstone (loan) 2001 - 2002