Storyline: Shaun Maloney’s brief career is over in Chicago. What’s in store for this talented Scot? Written by Tony Samboras, Thailand
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Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire has released midfielder Shaun Maloney to the English Premier League’s, Hull City. Transfer details were not disclosed due to league and team policy.
Shaun Maloney is a Scottish international player who signed with the Chicago Fire club as a Designated Player. He came to the Fire in January of this year from the English Premier League’s, Wigan Athletic. Maloney had 3 goals and 2 assists over 14 matches during his brief Fire career.
Punters are bombarding free-bets forums to speculate about the terms of the deal and how much money the player made for the American club. During a press conference Chicago’s management said that it was a difficult to see a quality player, like Shaun, leave the club. Frank Yallop, the Fire’s Director of Sports, also reported that a group led by club owner, Andrew Hauptman, came up with a plan that worked for all parties involved in the transfer negotiations.
The Maloney Statement
Maloney scores against FC Dallas (photo courtesy
Maloney said that it was a difficult decision. He thanked Hauptman and Yallop for signing him to their club. He added that his short stint with Chicago was quite enjoyable and that he was happy beyond measure for a chance to play for the team. He extended his thanks to former teammates and wished the team well.
Who is Shaun Maloney?
Shaun Maloney is a Scottish professional footballer. He fills the attacking midfielder position and occasionally plays the winger. In addition to playing for Hull City, he’s also a permanent player on Scotland’s National Team.
Maloney began his football career at Celtic Athletic. He played a record 215 matches across all competitions. He scooped several honours. including five Scottish Premier League titles. Shaun also won five Scottish Cups.
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He went on to sign with English Premier League Club, Aston Villa, when he was between two spells for Celtic Park. Maloney is the first ever player to be awarded the SPFA Player of The Year Award and the SPFA Young Player of The Year Award in the same season (2006).
He premiered internationally with Scottish National Team in 2005 and has gained 40 caps and scored 6 goals. In 2011, Shaun made a comeback to the English side with Wigan Athletic and won the 2013 FA Cup final. Then, in early 2015, he signed with the Chicago Fire.
Punters are keen on following bonus bet sites and forums to see how many people believe this Scottish international has a long career ahead of him.
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Note: Tony Samboras is a sports writer and soccer analyst. Tony brings the latest news and rumours of soccer to fans around the world. He currently writes full time about soccer for an on-line Australian free betting review.
