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The fee eclipses that of Thorne's former team mate and City skipper Graham Kavanagh. Kav joined for £1m a milestone in itself but now we have nearly doubled that to secure the services of the 28 year old striker.

Thorne's departure from Stoke has caused massive unrest in the Potteries, Thorne was seen as their best player and their only hope of getting promotion this season.

Peter Thorne is a man in form. He has scored in the last 4 league games played for Stoke including one against Cambridge Utd in August. 5 games played so far this season, 4 goals scored. Thorne is expected to make his debut against Cambridge this Saturday and will be looking to score against them again.

The ambition being shown by Cardiff City was great before todays signing, now there is no doubt. Sam has his eyes set of one aim this season and thats promotion. All in all, inc the purchase of the club and ground improvements City have spent over £10m in the last 12 months. On the playing front we have seen Peter Thorne arrive for £1.8m, Graham Kavanagh for £1m, Spencer Prior for £700,000, Neil Alexander for £130,000 and thats just since June. Prior to that £300,000 on Leo FW, £450,000 on David Hughes, £500,000 on Gavin Gordon, £800,000 on Daniel Gabbidon. Also players like Des Hamilton, Leon Jeanne, Layton Maxwell arriving on free transfers.

It is truly unbelievable. The transformation of Cardiff City is happenening at a rate no-one could ever have imagined. Long may it continue.

Thorne factfile

Born. Manchester
Position. Attacker.
Nationality. English
Height. 6'.
Weight. 12st 10.
Date of birth. 21/06/73

Previous Clubs.
Stoke City - 172 games (80 goals)
Swindon Town - 76 games (32 goals)

Previous to starting for Swindon in 1994 Thorne was registered for Blackburn Rovers, he only ever made 1 substitue appearance for them and he played 10 games on loan at Wigan.

The above record speaks for itself 248 games and 112 goals. A great strike rate.

Thorne is the in form striker in Divison 2 and now he plays for us.