TTFF NEws - Spann makes the shift to Wrexham

Spann makes the shift to Wrexham

 

Shaun Fuentes, TTFF Media Officer, August 13, 2007

 

Trinidad and Tobago midfielder, now famous for his spectacular free kick goal at the CONCACAF Gold Cup against El Salvador is set to joins the professional ranks in England.

 

Spann agreed to sign a three-year deal at English league Two club Wrexham and is awaiting international clearance before beginning his tenure with the club which kickstarted the overseas careers of Dennis Lawrence, Carlos Edwards and Hector Sam.

 

And Spann, formerly of St Benedict’s College trained on Monday alongside T&T winger Josh Johnson who is also at Wrexham.

 

“It’s a dream come true to actually get a contract to play in England. The road has not been an easy one but by the grace of God and hard work and belief something has worked out for me. I’m happy to have signed this deal” Spann told TTFF Media on Monday. The deal is a three-year one.

 

The player, whose contract with T&T Pro League giants W Connections runs out at year end, said Wrexham boss Brian Carey saw him in T&T’s 2-0 win over Iceland at Loftus  Road last year February and has been interested since then. And after interest from Sheffield United and Sunderland disappeared, Wrexham appeared eager to sign Spann.

 

A hamstring injury put him out of T&T’s 2006 World Cup squad and then a shoulder problem forced him to miss the 2007 Digicel Caribbean Cup but Spann is more than likely to get the permit. The same could not be said for goalie Jan Michael Williams after his appeal was turned down after his trial at Sheffield.

 

“It’s a bit unfortunate for Jan but I’m hopeful something will work out. My first session at Wrexham was a good feeling for me and I’m already feeling at home now. Carlos and Dennis plus Hector have left a good mark of our country at this club and hopefully I can continue that now,” Spann added.

 

Meantime, defender Brent Sancho is likely to sign a new deal this week with Brentford at the top of the list. Southampton and Leyton Orient are also still in talks over possible deals.

 

“It looks likely that something will come good this week and I’m waiting to see what the actual result will be. I’m hoping to get something because I want to get back out on the playing field as quickly as possible,” Sancho added.