[h=3]Breaking news Albion sign Upson[/h]10:52pm Thursday 31st January 2013 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Matthew Upson signs for Albion tonight. Picture by Paul Hazlewood
Albion*have eased their centre-half crisis by borrowing Matthew Upson from Stoke City.
The England World Cup goalscorer joined the Seagulls on loan tonight from the Premier League Potters for the rest of the season.
Manager Gus Poyet said: "We wanted a player in that position. We had the chance to bring a player of his quality and went for it.
"He has presence, he’s a leader and it’s a good opportunity for us and for him to play football."
Upson added: "I’ve heard lots of positive things about Gus and his style and the whole package here at Brighton and Hove Albion. It is very exciting."
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Albion*have eased their centre-half crisis by borrowing Matthew Upson from Stoke City.
The England World Cup goalscorer joined the Seagulls on loan tonight from the Premier League Potters for the rest of the season.
Manager Gus Poyet said: "We wanted a player in that position. We had the chance to bring a player of his quality and went for it.
"He has presence, he’s a leader and it’s a good opportunity for us and for him to play football."
Upson added: "I’ve heard lots of positive things about Gus and his style and the whole package here at Brighton and Hove Albion. It is very exciting."
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