KEVIN Townson has urged Macc Town boss Brian Horton to sign him on a permanent basis.

The Rochdale striker, who spent the last six weeks of the season on loan at Macclesfield, will be a free agent after his contract expires on June 30.

But Townson has revealed he would love to return to Moss Rose - and promised Silkmen fans they've not seen the real Kevin Townson yet.

'I'll be a different player,' said the 22-year-old marksman. 'I would be a lot fitter after a good pre-season and would have a manger who believes in me.

'There's a lot more to come without a doubt. If I can get myself fit I know I can score goals at this level - and for Macclesfield.'

Townson made eight appearances for the Silkmen, mainly as substitute, but failed to hit the target after joining on deadline day.

But the Liverpool-born forward has promised to break that duck should he agree a new contract - something he is keen to do.

He added: 'I had a really good time at Macclesfield. The players and manager were great and I really enjoyed it. I'd loved to go back and play for Macclesfield full-time.'

Townson only made one start at Rochdale after falling out with Dale boss Steve Parkin at the end of the 2003/4 campaign. He went on loan to Conference club Scarborough but returned after five games when his father had a heart attack.

Horton swooped after seeing the one-time Manchester United and Everton target score a spectacular goal against Macc reserves. And the lively frontman would love to repay the faith the Silkmen chief showed him.

'All I wanted was the chance to play football again and Brian gave that to me. I hope I have the opportunity to repay him next season.'

Meanwhile, Horton has given veteran defender Tony Barras 24 hours to sign a new deal - or he will look elsewhere.

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