Birmingham City have sealed the transfer of a ‘manager’s dream’ for Chris Davies
Marc Leonard is a ‘manager’s dream’ who consistently surpassed all challenges placed in front of him during his time at Northampton Town. Midfielder Leonard has completed a move to Birmingham City, becoming the eighth summer signing of the transfer window under new boss Chris Davies, and ticks the box for Blues as they look to build a squad which can dominate the ball in games.
The Hearts academy player, who moved to Brighton in 2018, played almost 100 matches for the Cobblers in two seasons on loan at Sixfields, helping them to secure promotion from League Two in his first campaign and then establishing them in the third tier last year, during which time Leonard won the club’s player of the year award.
His abilities are now at Blues’ disposal, and judging by Northampton manager Jon Brady’s previous comments about the Scot, they’ve acquired a player whose character is as impressive as his talent on the pitch. Brady was speaking at the end of last season about both Leonard and fellow loanee Kieron Bowie.
“In my time here and from knowing the Cobblers over the years, I’d say he has probably been one of the best players to ever wear a Cobblers shirt,” Brady said of Leonard. “What they have added to us with their ability and their attitude, they have been a manager’s dream.
“They’ve played 80, 90 games each over the two seasons and helped us get promotion, it’s absolutely fantastic. Every challenge you set them, they surpass it. Their commitment to the club, to the cause and to us and to represent themselves in the way they do has been exceptional. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with them.”
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