Sadler signs for Hornets (From Watford Observer)

Sadler signs for Hornets

5:16pm Thursday 24th January 2008

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WATFORD have signed Birmingham City left-back Mathew Sadler for a reported £750,000 with the fee potentially rising to £900,000.

The 22-year-old has penned a three-and-a-half year deal at Vicarage Road and is expected to make his debut in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Wolves on Saturday.

Sadler has represented England in several youth age groups and was a product of the Blues' Academy set-up.

He enjoyed a successful campaign in 2006-7 when he made 41 starts for Birmingham and he agreed a new contract last summer.

Sadler's arrival will increase the pressure on Jordan Stewart and provide some much-needed competition for him.

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