David Hunt has become the first Cobblers departure of the summer after leaving on a free transfer and joining Shrewsbury Town this afternoon.
The midfielder, who joined the club from Leyton Orient in 2005, agreed to leave the club after deeming the latest contract offer not enough to persuade him that his future lies at Sixfields. News on the official site states that Hunt had a clause in his last contract that said if he played more than 23 games this season he would automatically be offered a further year on his current deal. However, Shrewsbury Town, currently competing in the League Two playoffs, have offered better terms and Hunt will join the Shrews in the first major deal involving the Cobblers this summer.
Hunt began his career at Crystal Palace as a trainee but made just two appearances for the Eagles before signing for Leyton Orient in 2003. He spent two seasons with the O’s, scoring two goals. After signing for the Cobblers in March 2005, Hunt made 63 starts, scoring three times.
A bit of a surprise to see Hunty make a move away and the lookout begins for a new holding midfielder following this transfer and Ian Taylor’s decision to retire.
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