FORMER Oxford United loanee Kyle Joseph has joined Sky Bet League One rivals Blackpool.
The 21-year-old was a popular figure during his stint in Oxfordshire, bagging 10 goals in 41 games.
That total could well have been higher had he not suffered a two-month spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury, following a challenge on him during the 1-1 draw at Shrewsbury Town on November 9.
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Joseph joins the Seasiders from Swansea City for an undisclosed fee.
He told the Lancashire side’s club website: “This is a move I was really keen on getting done and I’m so pleased to be here.
“The head coach made it clear to me how much he wanted me to come here. With such an exciting project here at the club as well, it feels like a really good fit.
“I want to progress further and help this club succeed, so I can’t wait to get started.”
Joseph replaces Jerry Yates at Bloomfield Road, who has moved in the opposite direction for an undisclosed fee.
Yates netted 46 goals in 139 appearances for the Tangerines.
Joseph meanwhile was a regular pick under both Karl Robinson and Liam Manning for United last season, and played a key role as the U’s preserved their third tier status at the end of the campaign, by scoring in the wins against Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers.
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Formerly the politics reporter for the Oxford Mail, Liam now covers all things Oxford United.
Liam attends the U’s home and away, as well as covering other big sports stories across the county.
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