Scunthorpe United set to complete signing of Watford defender David Mirfin

2:18pm Tuesday 31st July 2012 in Sport

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Watford defender David Mirfin will complete his move to former club Scunthorpe United today.

Mirfin joined the Hornets on a free transfer from Scunthorpe last summer but was unable to break into the team and was loaned out to Alan Knill's side for the second half of the season.

The 27-year-old made 19 appearances for the Iron during his loan spell and played a huge role as the club avoiding relegation from League One.

Scunthorpe have wanted to sign Mirfin on a permanent deal all summer but were initially rebuffed by the Hornets' previous regime.

Scunny have very little money but were still hoping to secure a loan deal after the initial rejection.

However, Mirfin is again surplus to requirements at Watford following the Pozzo takeover and has now been allowed to leave the club.

It is unclear whether Mirfin's move is a free transfer or for a nominal fee.

Mirfin has had his medical today and the signing should be confirmed within 24 hours.

Comments(15)

leonhornet says...
2:31pm Tue 31 Jul 12

The dead wood clearout has started.

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Bush Hornet says...
2:31pm Tue 31 Jul 12

Good luck to the lad. Shame it didn't work out, but still a better signing than Ramon Vega

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pete50 says...
2:40pm Tue 31 Jul 12

Vega gave 100% (unfortunately!) every time he played.

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Harrydownunder says...
2:41pm Tue 31 Jul 12

Bush Hornet wrote:
Good luck to the lad. Shame it didn't work out, but still a better signing than Ramon Vega
Now thats not hard is it?

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jasonwatford says...
3:17pm Tue 31 Jul 12

Loach - out - Mirfin - out - Lets get rid of other waste of spaces....Jenkins out - Doyley out - Massey - out -

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londomollari says...
3:24pm Tue 31 Jul 12

What can we say about Mirfin? Not much, really. A very small footnote in the history of the Club. His cost to the club? A year of pointless wages. I suppose that has to be better than Ellington and most of Vialli's signings.
Good luck to him, anyway, at a club that obviously appreciates whatever he has to offer.

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andyhooked says...
3:47pm Tue 31 Jul 12

Far from impressive for us was Mr. Murfin but perhaps he will be happier back at Scunny. Good luck to him and hope it works out for him. They are still people in need of a job and families to care for. The pressure should now be on others, such as Jenkins, to find a new club rather than play for our reserves (stiffs) when so many loaness are coming in.

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hornet1968 says...
3:54pm Tue 31 Jul 12

Who’s going to take over his role for the longest ever warm up routine? Was it 7 or 8 consecutive matches?

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Chris the Vic says...
4:03pm Tue 31 Jul 12

Best of luck Tank. At least you will start at a club that wants you.

Apologies for you being described as deadwood and waste like Lloyd, a very loyal servant, but now we are a major club its the way delusional people like Jason and Leon comment.

Of course we have sold you, Adrian, Loachie etc and we have signed ???????????????

BTW did GT resign because he wanted to escape Bas or avoid the Pozzos.

Oops maybe they are slightly premature.Fingers crossed they maybe right but I await an announcement or two.

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aefevans says...
4:12pm Tue 31 Jul 12

I am sorry to hear this, but it was in his best interests if he wanted first-team football. Maybe he could put in a good word for Ross Jenkins at Scunthorpe?

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mooneysmagic says...
4:14pm Tue 31 Jul 12

jasonwatford wrote:
Loach - out - Mirfin - out - Lets get rid of other waste of spaces....Jenkins out - Doyley out - Massey - out -
Add Whichelow and Garner to that list but please keep Lloydy he is a legend.

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lutondown says...
4:18pm Tue 31 Jul 12

jasonwatford wrote:
Loach - out - Mirfin - out - Lets get rid of other waste of spaces....Jenkins out - Doyley out - Massey - out -
Patience Jase!
And none of that "it's rich coming from you"!! Lol

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Bringe says...
4:35pm Tue 31 Jul 12

Too much knocking of current players here, just remember we are not playing the same football as under Dyche. Let Gianfranco Zola decide who he can use, his coaches decide who they can improve and never deride a decision to play them or bring them on as sub.
With Ca. 50 games per season you can bet Zola will want to rotate and for that he will undoubtedly need his 2nd string.
Once players have left the club you can mock who you like but I suggest you reel it in for those we keep. That means a second chance for all including Ross and Matty.

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buckler says...
4:51pm Tue 31 Jul 12

The deadwood clear out started with Bas and now it's time to get rid of the other waste of spaces! We have enough to field a whole team! #forzawatford

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londomollari says...
5:01pm Tue 31 Jul 12

mooneysmagic wrote:
jasonwatford wrote:
Loach - out - Mirfin - out - Lets get rid of other waste of spaces....Jenkins out - Doyley out - Massey - out -
Add Whichelow and Garner to that list but please keep Lloydy he is a legend.
Zola and Garner just might suprise us. Anyway, Zola's assesment of Mirfin seems to be spot on.

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