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Stead makes Sky Blues switch

16 Feb 2010 - 13:59:37

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Coventry City manager Chris Coleman has further bolstered his attacking options with the loan signing of Ipswich Town man Jon Stead.

The former Huddersfield Town, Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers striker could make his debut in Tuesday night's Championship clash at high-flying Newcastle United.

Freddie Sears joined the Sky Blues in a similar deal from West Ham United last week and Stead will fight for a start alongside him, Clinton Morrison and Freddy Eastwood.

Speaking to the club's official website, Stead said: "It feels very good to have signed for Coventry City because it's a new challenge for me. I'm looking forward to getting some games, doing well and helping in any way I can for the final push of the season.

"It's a huge confidence boost for me that a club looking to go places looks to me to help them on their way.

"Everything at this club has the make-up to go places and I'm glad that I'm seen as part of that even if it's for the short term."