Herrera happy with reliable Finnan

Espanyol sporting director Paco Herrera has admitted there is nothing flashy about new signing Steve Finnan but expects the Republic of Ireland international to make a big contribution to the team.

With highly-rated Argentinian defender Pablo Zabaleta leaving for Manchester City over the weekend, Espanyol moved quickly to bring in cover at right-back and today signed Finnan on a two-year deal from Liverpool.