Target for the boo-boys Leon Cort and Danny Fox, our two January signings, both came in for some criticism last season.

Gary Cahill appeared set to become Chelsea manager Villas-Boas' first January signing on Friday after the club agreed a fee with Premier League rivals Bolton Wanderers.

Despite the January signings of Rufus Brevett, Lee Bowyer on a short-term deal, and Les Ferdinand, Roeder was unable to halt the team's slump.

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Ryan joined Darlington in January 2007 signing from Boston United.

The Chelsea manager also praised the performance of his other big-money January signing, David Luiz.

"He's been the player who has made the biggest impact in the Premiership in the January signings," Everton's manager, David Moyes, said.

The January signings of Carew, Young, and Maloney bolstered the squad.