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SALLEY SIGNS TWO YEAR DEAL WITH UNITED
Tuesday, 13 March, 2007 - 6:03PM

Former New Zealand Knights midfielder Jonas Salley has officially signed with Adelaide United FC for the next two seasons. Ivory Coast born Salley brings speed and tenacity to the Adelaide United midfield and is a welcome addition to coach Aurelio Vidmar’s squad.

With the addition of former Socceroo’s striker Paul Agostino and the re-signings of Bobby Petta, Jason Spagnuolo and Dez Giraldi, United have been proactive in assembling a squad for the Hyundai A-League’s Version 3.

“I played two games in Adelaide against The Reds last season and I loved the stadium and the crowd and I look forward to putting on the red shirt of Adelaide United,” Salley said.

“I’ve heard a lot about Aurelio Vidmar as a coach and the style he likes to play and I look forward to working with him in the new Hyundai A-League season.”

Salley will arrive in Adelaide to commence training with Adelaide in June.

Jonas Salley
# Date of Birth: 16-Mar-1982
# Born: Ivory Coast
# Position: Midfielder
# Height: 183cm
# Weight: 74kg

Previous clubs:
# Sydney FC (1 game in Hyundai A-League finals series)
# NZ Knights (2005/06, 2006/07 Hyundai A-League)
# South Melbourne (Victorian Premier League)

Havent seen much beyond the Adelaide games where he has played !!!

How good is he Sam ???

He's a bloody good player and will play a holding role in midfield I guess, a bit like Aloisi but younger He dominated against Adelaide a couple of times last season and will be a massive signing for us.

very talented, lacked disipline, but what do you expect at NZ, will be much better now he is at a more professional club, a very very good pick up.

Sam_goUUUdogs wrote:very talented, lacked disipline, but what do you expect at NZ, will be much better now he is at a more professional club, a very very good pick up.

LOL after the season we've just had I don't think we should be critiquing another clubs lack if discipline!

I hear what you're saying though Sammy and I hope it's an area of vast improvement at United next season.

Yep,I agree , I thought he showed plenty to get exited about in what I saw of NZ games on the telly....Good pick up.

Sam_goUUUdogs wrote:very talented, lacked disipline, but what do you expect at NZ, will be much better now he is at a more professional club, a very very good pick up.

Cheers Sam - laughin about the disipline !!!

disipline as in stupid retaliation on the field, i think he copped 2 Reds last season for that sort of stuff.

What he hit two REDS??? Might be interesting when he's first reUNITED with his new team-mates.

Any Ivory Coast player is good. Adelaide United should go for Bakary Kone. Go Adelaide United!!!

Michael Spry