Bardsley Signs For Black Cats

The 22-year-old United defender has joined the Black Cats for a fee that could reach £2million and has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at The Stadium of Light.

"We needed to strengthen our defence and Phil is a good addition to the squad," Sunderland boss Roy Keane said of his latest recruit.

Bardsley came through the youth ranks at Old Trafford and made just 18 first team appearances during his 5 years with United.

He had loan spells at Glasgow Rangers, Aston Villa and most recently Sheffield United.

Phil Bardsley
Date of birth	Friday, 28th June 1985	Height	5.11
Place of birth	Salford, England	Weight	11.8
Nationality	England	Position	Defence
Comments		Squad No.

Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team	Debut	Apps (+ sub)	Goals	Yellows	Reds
Sheffield United	20 Oct 2007	16 (0)	0	4	0
Manchester United	26 Sep 2007	1 (0)	0	0	0
Aston Villa	20 Jan 2007	13 (0)	0	1	0
Rangers	19 Aug 2006	7 (0)	1	2	1
Burnley	18 Mar 2006	6 (0)	0	1	0
Manchester United	03 Dec 2003	9 (8)	0	2	0
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season	First App.	Apps (+ sub)	Goals	Yellows	Reds
2007/2008	26 Sep 2007	17 (0)	0	4	0
2006/2007	19 Aug 2006	20 (0)	1	3	1
2005/2006	24 Aug 2005	14 (7)	0	2	0
2003/2004	03 Dec 2003	1 (1)	0	1	0
Appearances 52 (+ 8 as sub); Goals 1; Yellow cards 10; Red cards 1