Source: Telegraph
Burnley make double signing after nosediving into Premier League relegation zone
He has drafted in experienced defender Leon Cort from Stoke for £1.5 million and former Manchester City goalkeeper Nicky Weaver, following his spell at Dundee United. [LNB]Stoke say the deal could rise to £2 million for Cort, who has put pen-to-paper on a three-and-a half-year deal at Turf Moor. [LNB] Related ArticlesBolton 1 Burnley 0Coyle prepares for hostile BurnleyReading 1 Burnley 0Manchester United 3 Burnley 0Burnley taking a 'brighter approach' than rivalsTransfer TalkCort, 30, was Stoke's record signing at £1.2 million when he arrived at the Britannia Stadium from Crystal Palace two years ago, and played a key part in the club's promotion to the Premier League in the 2007-08 season. [LNB]However, he has found his first-team opportunities limited since then due to the form of Ryan Shawcross and Abdoulaye Faye, and the arrival of summer signing Robert Huth. [LNB]Stoke manager Tony Pulis said: "Leon was an influential figure in the club's promotion triumph and a dependable performer whenever called upon in our first season in the Premier League. [LNB]"We would like to thank him for his contribution to that success and wish him all the best in the future with his new club."[LNB]With his side in a scrap to avoid a quick return to the Championship, Laws was determined to strengthen his squad. [LNB]After losing his first three games in charge since replacing Owen Coyle, now at Bolton, he said: "The one thing the players need is support. [LNB]"We haven't got the biggest squad in the world and when you lose good players it affects your team."[LNB]
