Strach happy to seal St Ledger deal

26 November 2009 13:30
The deal to make the 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international's loan move from Preston to the Riverside Stadium permanent was put in place under former boss Gareth Southgate.[LNB]But just seven games into his spell on Teesside, Southgate departed to be replaced by Gordon Strachan.[LNB]However, the Scot confirmed the club intends to press ahead with the transfer when the winter window opens.[LNB]He said: "He will be staying here. As far as I am concerned, it's done. That's what I have been told, anyway."[LNB]St Ledger has become a fixture in the Boro team, starting the last 10 games after making his debut as a substitute in the 3-1 Championship victory at Sheffield Wednesday on September 15.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk