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Huddersfield Town sign Dunfermline defender Calum Woods

Calum Woods

Calum Woods helped Dunfermline to the Scottish Premier League

Huddersfield Town have made their first g of the summer with the capture of Dunfermline defender Calum Woods.

The 24-year-old right-back, who helped the Pars win promotion to the Scottish Premier League, has signed a two-year deal at the Galpharm Stadium.

Manager Lee Clark told the club website: "His versatility was a big factor in us g him.

"He has the ability to play anywhere across the back four and is comfortable on either foot."

The former Liverpool academy player moved to Dunfermline in July 2006.

But, after making a total of 159 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals, he rejected the offer of a new contract with the Pars.

"I first heard Huddersfield were interested in me a while ago," he said.

"My agent mentioned to me that there could be a possibility of them looking to sign me.

"I received quite a lot of interest from other clubs - obviously my contract at Dunfermline was up and I was a free agent.

"But, as soon as I heard that Huddersfield were interested in me I knew where I wanted to go."

Clark added: "We have watched him for a long time.

"All the scouts and coaches I have sent to go cast their eye over him have come back with positive .

"He is only a young lad who I believe will fit in very well amongst the current crop of players we have here."

Woods has played at right-back, left-back and wide midfield on both flanks during his time in Fife, his final appearance coming in a 2-0 win at Morton when the Pars clinched the First Division title and promotion to the Scottish Premier League.

But Dunfermline were prepared for his departure, having signed left-back Paddy Boyle, who rejected a new contract with Partick Thistle.

Dunfermline manager Jim McIntyre said: "As soon as an English club comes in, there's no competition.

"But we wish him well since he has been an integral part of the team since I became manager.

"Most footballers' goal is to play in England and, if he continues to progress, he could become a wealthy young man."

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