David Beharall has signed for Oldham Athletic for "an undisclosed fee".

He made made four 1st team appearances, plus two as a substitute, after making his debut against Everton in April 1999 under Ruud Gullit. His last senior appearance in a black and white shirt was against Spurs at SJP in November 1999.

Good luck to the lad - he'll need it!

-- Anonymous, March 06, 2002

Answers

I think Mick may have actually snapped up a decent player here. From what I've seen of Beharall in the past (reserve matches) he's looked like a solid, hard working defender. Apparently he's a real fan favourite at Oldham from his loan appearances so he should settle in.

It's a shame to see another Geordie depart after so much promise at youth and reserve levels.

-- Anonymous, March 06, 2002

Another example of us producing young players who only make it to first division level. Could we ever produce a Dyer or Joe Cole?

-- Anonymous, March 06, 2002

Only through cloning their cells, I fear.

Beherall didn't really make a chance for himself with us. The impression I have is he didn't take the opportunities in the 1st team. If you're good enough, you're good enough. Hope he has a great career with Oldham...and gives Wadsworth a kick in the shins from us.

Any chance he could kidnap LuaX2 and shove him up Mick's backside?

-- Anonymous, March 07, 2002