• Former Leeds youngster joins Carlisle until
2012
• Midfielder made just seven reserve appearances for Chelsea
Tom Taiwo: who was once considered a rising
talent has joined Carlisle.
Chelsea have allowed Tom Taiwo to join
League One side Carlisle United, little more than three years after the
youngster was controversially signed from
Leeds United.
Taiwo's arrival at Stamford Bridge led to the Leeds chairman,
Ken Bates, complaining about Chelsea attempting to poach Taiwo and
two other academy scholars, with Michael Woods also moving but
Danny Rose staying at Elland Road. Following an investigation by
the Football Association and Premier
League, the two clubs
agreed a settlement to resolve the matter, but Taiwo struggled to
make an impression at the club.
The 19-year-old midfielder, who made seven appearances for the
reserves during his time with Chelsea but did not play for the
first team, has agreed a deal with Carlisle until 2012.