Defender arrives at Hillsborough after Palace deal expires
Last Updated: June 20, 2012 10:34pm
Anthony Gardner: Has joined Sheffield Wednesday on two-year deal
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Sheffield Wednesday have secured the signing of Crystal Palace defender Anthony Gardner on a two-year deal.
The former Tottenham and Hull centre-back, capped once by England in a 2004 friendly against Sweden,
spent the past two seasons at Selhurst Park, where he was out of contract.
spent the past two seasons at Selhurst Park, where he was out of contract.
"This is a great move for me," said Gardner.
"I am really impressed with the ambition of the manager and the chairman and, as everyone knows,Sheffield Wednesday have a huge fan base.
have a huge fan base.Ambition
"The club has the ambition and the drive to succeed and that is what has attracted me to Hillsborough.
"I have played a lot of my career in the Premier League and that is where I want to return to. I have no intention of coming to a club that is just out to consolidate in the Championship. I want to succeed and that is why I have come to Sheffield Wednesday."
Owls boss Dave Jones added: "I am really pleased to bring a player of Anthony's calibre to the club. It has taken a little longer than anticipated because of circumstances - he was away while I was away and vice versa but I kept in contact with him throughout that time.
"He gave me his word and he stuck to it. Anthony is a quality player and a leader, with Championship and Premier League pedigree. He will help take Sheffield Wednesday forward."
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