Fleetwood Town announced on Friday that they have completed the permanent signing of defender Lewie Coyle from Leeds United.

Coyle has joined the Cod Army on a permanent basis after making over 100 appearances for the club over three loan spells.

It was reported that Fleetwood were facing competition for the defender's permanent signature, with rivals Blackpool among those rumoured to be interested in the player.

The 24-year-old finally joined Joey Barton's men on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Fleetwood are just outside the League One play-off places on goal difference with Coyle playing every minute of the side's league campaign so far this term.

The news was announced at lunchtime on Friday via the club's official Twitter page and was welcomed by many of the Cod Army faithful.

Supporters were seemingly very pleased with their latest addition having enjoyed the defender's quality over the last few seasons.

Here we take a look at some of the best replies to Town's latest permanent addition...

 

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