Joe Anderson

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Joe Anderson is a 𝘽𝙇𝙐𝙀𝘽𝙄𝙍𝘿

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Barrow AFC are delighted to announce the permanent signing of defender Joe Anderson from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee, subject to EFL approval.

Welcome to the Bluebirds, Joe

[MisterPleasant]

Wow! Good bit of pedigree there.

[blue nige]

He plays on the left so I I'm guessing Jacko will play right wingback!

[Beanmuncher]

Reads like a great addition to our back line. Welcome Joe, and wishing you luck with the Bluebirds.

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Barrow AFC are delighted to announce the signing of defender Joe Anderson from Premier League side Sunderland for an undisclosed fee subject to EFL approval.

The 24-year-old puts pen to paper on an 18-month deal at The SO Legal Stadium as Paul Gallagher’s third signing of his tenure.

Born in Stalybridge, Anderson spent nine years at Liverpool before crossing Stanley Park to join rivals Everton in 2016.

Joe would go on to play over 100 games for Everton U18s and 21s and was captain of the latter whilst with the Toffees.

The young centre-half would then move to the Black Cats on a three-and-a-half deal with the then Championship side in the summer of 2023.

A productive loan at then League One side Shrewsbury Town, saw Anderson total 30 appearances for Salop and develop his game with a full campaign in men’s football.

Joe joins the Bluebirds after making seven appearances for Sunderland including a couple in last season’s promotion winning campaign.

Speaking on his move to The SO Legal Stadium, Anderson is excited to get going.

“I’m absolutely delighted to get the move done. From when I first heard about the interest to when I spoke to the Gaffer moved quite quickly and from the conversations we had I was set on coming here from the get-go,” Anderson said.

“A big thing of why we [Sunderland] went up last year was the changing room, off the pitch and hopefully I can bring that here.

“On the pitch of course, I hope I can contribute but off the pitch I hope to bring a bit of seniority as well and I want to help the lads, even if it 1,2,3 % more to push up the table then that is what we need to do.

“It’s quite cliché to say but I would say I’m a modern day defender, I pride of clean sheets and think it’s the best way to win football matches, but on the ball I like to bring a calmness and link the defence, midfield and attack.”

Paul Gallagher also spoke of his delight at securing Joe’s services.

"I'm delighted to be able to bring Joe to the club and am excited to get to work with him," Gallagher said

“He’s a dynamic defender who is comfortable on the ball and will add another option in our defensive ranks.

“Having played at Championship level with Sunderland before and in League One, he knows what it takes to perform at higher levels, and I am looking forward to getting to work right away with him on the training pitch.”

Anderson is available for Saturday’s trip to Crewe Alexandra and will wear squad number 22.

[blue nige]

We have now signed two mobile defender's there is a god !, Stellar forward and I'll be happy (well sort of )

[Wintergreen]

Thank you Satan, er, I mean Santa!

[Robwez10]

Barrowcelona part 2

[McMark]

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/fo ... an-5477432
Good luck Joe

[Steeley]

Must be decent

[HenneysKnee]

He plays on the left so I I'm guessing Jacko will play right wingback!

I would guess he’ll play centre back mainly

Famous last words and all that but sounds a promising signing to link up with Raglan

[Barrowvianbedlam]

Seems like Gallaghers worked it out pretty quick. Hopefully a few quid left to get our 20 goal a season striker

[olefogey]

Bit of a change of mood from all the "we're doomed and heading for oblivion" posts of a couple of weeks ago!

[bluessupporter]

Bit of a change of mood from all the "we're doomed and heading for oblivion" posts of a couple of weeks ago!

That's what a change of manager does!