Source: FOOTYMAD
McSheffrey to return
Former City favourite could sign on a free Following on from the news that former Coventry City fans favourite Gary McSheffrey has been released by Birmingham City, Mirror Sport are reporting that the 27 year old striker will rejoin his home town club on a free transfer. He can play as a striker or as a left winger. McSheffrey has been out of favour at Birmingham ever since Alex McLeish took over the reins at St Andrews. He spent time on loan at Leeds, but the newly promoted Yorkshire club failed to offer him a the chance to stay at Elland Road. McSheffrey was sold to Birmingham City in 2006 for between £3 and £4m so that Coventry could pay some off some of their debts. Gary McSheffrey was born in Coventry and signed for the in 1998 and player 143 games, scoring 44 goals. He made his Coventry debut in a 4-1 win over Aston Villa in February 1999 at the age of 16 years and 198 days, making him the youngest ever premiership player, a record he held for four years. He spent much of his time out on loan at a variety of clubs, including Swedish club IK Brage, Stockport County and Luton Town before his controversial move to Birmingham.
