Tunnicliffe off to Wycombe

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James Tunnicliffe is set to sign for League One newcomers Wycombe Wanderers, when he is released from Albion on July 1st.

The towering centre-half, who struggled to secure a regular place under Gus Poyet and spent last season on loan at Bristol Rovers, has agreed terms on a one-year deal at Adams Park.

The 22-year-old was signed by Russell Slade in 2009 and although disappointed with the way things have worked out at Brighton, he is now eager to prove himself with a new challenge.

He told seagulls.co.uk, "It's been frustrating for me over the last 18 months but I loved being here and I haven't got a bad word to say about the club. I made a lot of good friends and I'm sure the team will have a very good season in the Championship.

"I'm a bit disappointed with how it worked out but I'm now focusing on working hard over the summer to try and secure first-team football with Wycombe.

"I've watched Wycombe a lot and I know plenty about the manager, Gary Waddock, who looks to play good football, so it's an attractive club for me to move to.

"I've done a lot of thinking about what is going to be best for me and Wycombe is a good club, recently promoted to League One and on the up, so it's hopefully going to be a good move for me.

"I'm now excited about a new challenge and I feel like I've got a lot of things to prove to myself and the other clubs. I want to show that I am a good player."

Tunnicliffe made 20 appearances for the Seagulls, and scored two goals.

 

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