THE widely acclaimed centre-half was subject of a transfer day deadline swoop by the Sky Blues in January 2008.

The Liverpudlian joined the Club on a three-and-a-half-year deal on an undisclosed fee after being virtually ever-present for League One promotion chasers Walsall in 2007/08.

Dann was one half of a double deadline day signing by Coventry City who also acquired the services of fellow Saddler and friend Danny Fox.

The 21-year-old also previously enjoyed spells with Danish outfit Koge Boldklub, Redditch United and Hednesford Town before bursting onto the first-team scene at the start of 2006/07, scoring five goals for Walsall as they won promotion from League Two in 2006/07.

And Dann replicated his success in the Championship with the Sky Blues in the latter half of last season, making 16 appearances for the club as well as earning himself two caps for Stuart Pearce's England Under 21 side.