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Rebels sign Rocky


20/ 6/2008

FC UNITED have bounced off the ropes after losing three of their stars by signing "Rocky".

The Rebels have snapped up 24-year-old former Oldham and Carlisle winger Carlos Roca after his release by Altrincham, with manager Karl Marginson convinced that he will be a big hit with the FC fans.

Marginson said: “I’ve been after Carlos for a year, and I think our fans will love him. he is fast, tricky and creative. What I loved when I spoke to him is that he wants to enjoy his football, so he is singing from the same hymn sheet as the rest of this club."

After losing top strikers Rory Patterson and Stuart Rudd to UniBond premier rivals Bradford Park Avenue, and also seeing wide man Josh Howard join New Mills,  the signing is a huge boost to FC morale.

And with skipper Dave Chadwick and midfielder Chris Baguley turning down more lucrative offers to remain at the club along with fans favourite Jerome Wright, Marginson feels his squad could be stronger and more competitive than ever next season.

Roca, who was once described by then Sunderland manager Mick McCarthy as a “complete bag of tricks” after starring against his side in an FA Cup tie at the Stadium of Light  in 2006, has also turned out for Stalybridge and Droylsden.

Roca was a big favourite with Vics fans, who dubbed him “Rocky”.

The Withington lad began his career at Oldham, where he made 11 appearances, and moved on to Carlisle, for whom he played 15 times before moving into non-league football.


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   but where is the money
NEIL, stalybridge
1/07/2008 at 10:58
   Announcement on the FCUoM site. FC United are pleased to announce the signing of 22-year-old former England under-19s forward Kyle Wilson. Kyle's former clubs include Altrincham and Droylsden. Manager Karl Marginson said of the new signing: "For his age, Kyle's already had some great footballing experiences including playing in the Football League for Crewe as well as international experience playing in England's under 19s squad. "I tried to sign Kyle at the back end of last season but it didn't work out. I am delighted he's on board for the 08/09 campaign. I couldn't be more excited about the way things are developing." And Margy added: "Kyle and Carlos Roca, who we signed earlier this week, will be great additions to the squad and will undoubtedly entertain supporters when they pull on the shirt. They are both quick, young, exciting footballers and fit into the type of team we are building and how FC United should play football. And there will be more to come." Welcome to the cauldron Kyle!
Drifter, Mancunia
24/06/2008 at 21:57
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