York City sign Swansea City's Curtis Obeng on loan

12:10pm Wednesday 30th January 2013 in News Photograph of the Author By Steve Carroll, Sports reporter

Curtis Obeng, pictured on Wrexham duty against York City last season before his January switch to Swansea City Curtis Obeng, pictured on Wrexham duty against York City last season before his January switch to Swansea City

GARY MILLS feels Curtis Obeng will prove a “good attacking full-back” for York City after signing the defender on a month’s loan from Premier League Swansea City.

The 23-year-old, a former England Under-19 international who shone for Wrexham in the Blue Square Bet Premier before being snapped up by the Swans for £200,000 in last year’s January transfer window, is likely to go straight into the Minstermen squad for Saturday’s visit of Morecambe to Bootham Crescent.

Obeng played in the same Manchester City youth team as Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge before being released and signing for the Robins in 2009, and has recently had a loan spell at the Minstermen’s League Two rivals Fleetwood Town.

He will shore up the defence following the loss of Lanre Oyebanjo for six weeks with a fractured skull and the move came about, said City’s communications and community director Sophie Hicks, because the pair share the same agent.

“Jason (McGill, chairman) has taken a keen interest in Lanre’s well-being,” she said. “Lanre’s agent is also Curtis’ and Jason asked if Curtis would be interested in coming to York. Gary was keen for him to come and we would like to thank Swansea City for their co-operation.

“We look forward to welcoming him to the club.”

Boss Mills said: “He’s a good attacking full-back. We have left ourselves a bit short because of injuries in that area and we felt we needed to bring another one in.

“He is right-sided but Daniel Parslow proved how versatile he is and had an unbelievable game against Gillingham at left-back.”

Obeng’s signature means City won’t be picking up Northern Irish defender Dean Jarvis for the time being. The 20-year-old played for the Minstermen at Blackburn reserves yesterday, a game Mills’ men lost 6-0.

The two sides were scoreless for about an hour but, as the likes of Oli Johnson, John McReady, Ben Everson, Alex Rodman and Jon Challinor tired as the second half wore on, a strong Rovers outfit – including international strikers David Goodwillie and Nuno Gomes – took control.

“We looked at him yesterday and decided that, at the moment, we are not going to do anything,” Mills added of Jarvis.

“David McDaid got a run-out in the game and Lee Bullock, Jameel Ible and Tom Allan also played.

“We lost 6-0 but it was a very strong Blackburn side with a lot of first-team players.

“It was a good work-out and, although it’s easy to say, the scoreline doesn’t really reflect the game. It was 0-0 at half-time and the players had done superbly well. We had a few young players in there and others that needed a game.”

Added the City boss: “It was a work-out. We needed it for fitness and they probably had £30 million to £40 million (worth) of players out there. There were a lot of internationals.

“The players all need these games. In the last quarter they got tired and that’s when the goals came, but it’s the last half-hour that was good for the fitness.”

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duffy says...
4:48pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Wrexham fans loved him.

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OLD - HEAD says...
4:48pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Not surprised that the Manager has brought in another defender. For we are not completely clear of the drop-zone yet. But it does not send out much encouragement to players already at the club, who were hoping for a chance to get back into the team.

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duffy says...
4:51pm Tue 29 Jan 13

OLD - HEAD wrote:
Not surprised that the Manager has brought in another defender. For we are not completely clear of the drop-zone yet. But it does not send out much encouragement to players already at the club, who were hoping for a chance to get back into the team.
To be fair though Oyebanjo is out which leaves us with Challinor or Parslow. This guy is way better from what I saw.

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sandersonster says...
4:56pm Tue 29 Jan 13

OLD - HEAD wrote:
Not surprised that the Manager has brought in another defender. For we are not completely clear of the drop-zone yet. But it does not send out much encouragement to players already at the club, who were hoping for a chance to get back into the team.
Who are the players coming back from injury that could effectively cover for Banjo? Yes, we have Challinor but he's not an actual right back & a number of times last season he got found out regarding pace, he'd be found out even more this year. So this is excellent news all round IMO.

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YorkCityLuke says...
4:59pm Tue 29 Jan 13

If he was worth 200K to Swansea this time last year, I'm quite hopeful he can make a positive impact on our season.

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Fergie says...
5:01pm Tue 29 Jan 13

This guy is quality, was rated the best RB in the conference when at Wrexham. Saw him play a few times solid and quick. Very happy with this signing.

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RooBeck says...
5:25pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Sounds like a very astute move by GM and a good signing- we need the Back Four to remain strong through to the end of the season but we also need our new frontmen, (together with Matty Blair, Jason Walker and Alex Rodman) to start hitting the back of the net, commencing with Saturday's game against Morecambe!! COYR.

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openallhours says...
6:11pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Potentially a very good signing and I remember his impressive displays against us for Wrexham. Can't wait to see the 'new look' City on Saturday.

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Dortmun says...
7:10pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Anyone know if Jamie Reed has signed for kiddy yet?

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tomwillo1 says...
7:11pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Great signing, similar player to Oyebanjo! Quick and likes to push on, hopefully we'll get him until the end of the season if he impresses! Roll on Saturday!!!

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Tug job says...
7:21pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Dortmun wrote:
Anyone know if Jamie Reed has signed for kiddy yet?
Don't you mean Chester? I'm sure coin pratt's brother had it on good authority that he was going to sign for Chester.

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kirkbride1979 says...
7:31pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Great signing by Gary mills but still think we need a left back and a youth goalkeeper (someone to learn from Ingham and Musselwhite )

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nick clogg says...
7:45pm Tue 29 Jan 13

kirkbride1979 wrote:
Great signing by Gary mills but still think we need a left back and a youth goalkeeper (someone to learn from Ingham and Musselwhite )
First time for everything!

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Dortmun says...
7:51pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Tug job wrote:
Dortmun wrote:
Anyone know if Jamie Reed has signed for kiddy yet?
Don't you mean Chester? I'm sure coin pratt's brother had it on good authority that he was going to sign for Chester.
Do not believe all you read in the papers lol.
No I mean Kidderminster.
As reported yesterday city had agreed a fee for him. Anyone know if he has signed?

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nick clogg says...
7:56pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Dortmun wrote:
Tug job wrote:
Dortmun wrote:
Anyone know if Jamie Reed has signed for kiddy yet?
Don't you mean Chester? I'm sure coin pratt's brother had it on good authority that he was going to sign for Chester.
Do not believe all you read in the papers lol.
No I mean Kidderminster.
As reported yesterday city had agreed a fee for him. Anyone know if he has signed?
Has gone for a bag of chips and large sausage!

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kirbylad says...
7:59pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Anyone know if David Mcdaid has completed his move to city.Well impressed signing Curtis obeng well done Gary.

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tips says...
8:38pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Great signing and yes McDaid has signed it's even on the club website

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lord_love_rocket says...
8:50pm Tue 29 Jan 13

nick clogg wrote:
Dortmun wrote:
Tug job wrote:
Dortmun wrote:
Anyone know if Jamie Reed has signed for kiddy yet?
Don't you mean Chester? I'm sure coin pratt's brother had it on good authority that he was going to sign for Chester.
Do not believe all you read in the papers lol.
No I mean Kidderminster.
As reported yesterday city had agreed a fee for him. Anyone know if he has signed?
Has gone for a bag of chips and large sausage!
Deal broke down due to no mention of curry sauce, I've heard that has been resolved and his bags are packed

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Killieboy says...
12:21am Wed 30 Jan 13

Not at all relevant but I noticed only 75 fans followed the mighty coin chuckers to Grimsby last night. I've seen bigger bus queues. Big club my a*se!!!

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YoRkIe59 says...
1:00am Wed 30 Jan 13

Luton are a big club when they are at home Killieboy but they havnt got the bottle to travel and have other home supporters not being nice and friendly with em after the treatment they dish out down at there place,but at the end of the day whos bothered about that lot anymore eh.Far more exiting to see some of G,m,S new signings loan and otherwise featuring in the team.

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kirbylad says...
7:04am Wed 30 Jan 13

sorry for some of my past comments I lost faith for a short while.but ive followed city for 44yrs just want conference football to be a distant memory and hopefully after our first season back in lge 2.With increased gates and revenue we can be a real force.onwards and upwards we are York.

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Tug job says...
9:55am Wed 30 Jan 13

YoRkIe59 wrote:
Luton are a big club when they are at home Killieboy but they havnt got the bottle to travel and have other home supporters not being nice and friendly with em after the treatment they dish out down at there place,but at the end of the day whos bothered about that lot anymore eh.Far more exiting to see some of G,m,S new signings loan and otherwise featuring in the team.
YoRkIe 59 you should refer to them as 'non league Luton Town', for that's what they are these days!

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Tug job says...
12:20pm Wed 30 Jan 13

That doesn't even make sense - are you literate? One thing that is beyond doubt, however, is that Luton Town are now firmly established and recognised as a non league football club.

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dangermoose says...
1:06pm Wed 30 Jan 13

Oh dear, looks like we are going into the rest of ther season without a 'proper' left back.

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Some old bloke says...
1:07pm Wed 30 Jan 13

Was Paddy robbed?
According to the BBC reports, Charlie Lee strongly denies scoring an own goal for Gillingham on Saturday. He says it went straight in from the corner without him touching it. If it's true, McLaughlin should be getting the credit - time to look at the Sky highlights again.

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YoRkIe59 says...
1:43pm Wed 30 Jan 13

if your so fond of em and slagging off our own club nick i suggest next time they are at Wrexham you join em and make it 76 Luton fans

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cambersdad says...
3:51pm Wed 30 Jan 13

so gm has signed a good attacking fullback any chance he could sign a good attacking striker ?

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lord_love_rocket says...
7:32pm Wed 30 Jan 13

Rumours on Internet that Walker turned down Sheffield united anyone else heard this?

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lord_love_rocket says...
7:33pm Wed 30 Jan 13

And reedy going to Perth Australia, hope club know what they're doing if true will be left with no forwards

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tomwillo1 says...
7:37pm Wed 30 Jan 13

lord_love_rocket wrote:
Rumours on Internet that Walker turned down Sheffield united anyone else heard this?
Not a chance of that happening, they wouldn't go for him. Not proven at this level yet, never mind the division above!

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lord_love_rocket says...
7:45pm Wed 30 Jan 13

tomwillo1 wrote:
lord_love_rocket wrote:
Rumours on Internet that Walker turned down Sheffield united anyone else heard this?
Not a chance of that happening, they wouldn't go for him. Not proven at this level yet, never mind the division above!
I'm sure he signed a 3 year contract when he came so we'd be entitled to a fee at least

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lord_love_rocket says...
7:48pm Wed 30 Jan 13

Striker Jason Walker has re-iterated his commitment to York, although he admits he wants to play at the highest level


The 28-year-old, who is out of contract in the summer, has scored eight goals for the Minstermen this campaign in their first year back in the Football League.

He caught the attention of a number of clubs last year and could still be the target of further interest before the January transfer window shuts on Thursday night.

Walker remains committed to the Minstermen, but is keen to test himself at a higher level.

"Obviously I'm hungry to play and prove myself at the highest level possible," he said.

"But I'm a York City player and until I hear otherwise I'm 100 per cent focused on helping us get into the play-offs."

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duffy says...
8:28pm Wed 30 Jan 13

lord_love_rocket wrote:
Rumours on Internet that Walker turned down Sheffield united anyone else heard this?
No and frankly it's laughable that it's even started as a rumour.
one that they would interested, and two that he would turn ever turn them round. Reed to move across the world also made me chuckle.

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lord_love_rocket says...
8:51pm Wed 30 Jan 13

duffy wrote:
lord_love_rocket wrote:
Rumours on Internet that Walker turned down Sheffield united anyone else heard this?
No and frankly it's laughable that it's even started as a rumour.
one that they would interested, and two that he would turn ever turn them round. Reed to move across the world also made me chuckle.
It's on sky now I'm told, plus they have just sold Blackman to reading, dunno lets see

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johnboy2882 says...
10:17pm Wed 30 Jan 13

so we are not going to sign jarvis just yet we need a left back which has been a problem all season come on mills sort it out

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bazza ycfc says...
11:26pm Wed 30 Jan 13

Duffy why would reed to aus shock you he's played over there before and he also mentioned Australia in a tweet earlier

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lord_love_rocket says...
7:32am Thu 31 Jan 13

Because duffy knows everything I expect, and he's "in the know"

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walwynwasgod says...
10:30am Thu 31 Jan 13

Think Nick Clogg will be one of those Bitter and Twisted Supporters Trust Committee lot !

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YoRkIe59 says...
2:01pm Thu 31 Jan 13

do Luton town have a supporters trust walwynwasgod ?he,s clearly a hatter and a proper little ray of sunshine to boot.

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