Adam Chicksen signs [merged threads]

[Razi]

Left-back from MK Dons - bit out of the blue?

 

[midnight_rendezvous]

We've made a signing! Adam Chicksen from MK

@OfficialBHAFC: BREAKING NEWS: #BHAFC have completed the signing of highly-rated 21-year-old left-back Adam Chicksen from MK Dons. http://t.co/SNLt8Ou9Oy

 

[gjh1971]

Chicksen signs

Albion have signed left back Adam Chicksen from MK Dons

 

[greyseagull]

Adam Chicksen signs

@OfficialBHAFC: BREAKING NEWS: #BHAFC have completed the signing of highly-rated 21-year-old left-back Adam Chicksen from MK Dons. http://t.co/SNLt8Ou9Oy

 

[Razi]

Some info from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Chicksen

He joined the Milton Keynes Dons Dons academy as a 14-year-old in July 2006 and was handed a two-year scholarship at the start of the 2008–09 season. He is the first, and apart from Mark Randall, only player born in Milton Keynes to play for the Dons. He attended St Paul's Catholic School.
He debuted for MK Dons first team in pre-season match against Reading in July 2007. His first league match was against Leicester City on 9 August 2008.[2]
He signed on a one-month loan for Leyton Orient on 1 January 2012[3] and impressed on his first game for The O's as they beat Stevenage 1–0.[citation needed]
On 13 November 2012, Adam Chicksen scored his first senior goal in the FA Cup first round replay against Cambridge City. On 23 February 2013, Adam Chicksen scored his first league goal in an Npower league 1 fixture against Carlisle United. He scored his second league goal in 7 days against Preston North End the following week, smashing home from close range. On the 30th June 2013 Chicksen left Milton Keynes Dons after his contract expired.

 

[dougdeep]

Keep up.

 

[greyseagull]

Sorry - should've known another 19 threads would start at the same time.

 

[Al Bion]

"Highly rated 21 year old" apparently. At least he's a left back.

 

[Razi]

Also some info from the MK Dons page:

http://www.mkdons.com/team/player-profile/index.aspx?playerid=395285&tcmuri=24684

 

[greyseagull]

Three year deal

 

[Zebedee]

One for the Development Squad presumably?

 

[Baron Pepperpot]

Never heard of him, but in summary, it appears he had a very good season last year but had been refusing to sign further contracts.

 

[beorhthelm]

i was expecting this sort of thing:

 

[Husty]

One for the Development Squad presumably?

21 years old, I don't personally see how that's a development squad signing.

 

[Al Bion]

One for the Development Squad presumably?

Flying out to join the squad in Spain so not sure if the DS have all gone out there too?

 

[Springal]

Adam Chicksen signs

One for the Development Squad presumably?

Nope!

 

[topbanana36]

On a free transfer then. Been quite a versatile player in his 73 games for the franchise.

 

[Husty]

Albion have completed the signing of 21-year-old left-back Adam Chicksen from MK Dons.

The highly-rated defender has signed a three-year deal with Albion, and will link up with his new team-mates for the week-long trip to Spain.

Born and bred in Milton Keynes he is a natural left-sided player, but can also play on the right side of defence and has played in midfield during his time with his hometown club.

He has made more than 50 senior appearances since making his debut for MK Dons as a 16-year-old in August 2008. He also had a brief spell on loan at Leyton Orient in January 2012.

Albion's head of football operations David Burke commented, "We are delighted that Adam has joined us. Our scouting department have been aware of him and impressed with his progress at MK Dons.

"He has all the attributes that we are looking for and already has a good knowledge of our playing style, having come through the ranks at MK Dons.

"He has great potential to establish himself in the Championship, and we are delighted that he has chosen Brighton & Hove Albion."


Read more at http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/hot-prospect-chicksen-signs-913636.aspx#0KgV0PKlacL5ycqR.99

 

[Napper]

One for the Development Squad presumably?

I'd guess back up although Masimenk (spelling) has similar experience so maybe both back ups ? Unless we have seen something in him that we think he could step up.

This deal generates a few questions. Hopefully OG or Burke can clear up these

 

[Napper]

I'd guess back up although Masimenk (spelling) has similar experience so maybe both back ups ? Unless we have seen something in him that we think he could step up.

This deal generates a few questions. Hopefully OG or Burke can clear up these

edit , nice one Burkey !