Rebels sign Rocky

June 20, 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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Kiwi-blue, Christchurch NZ (20/06/2008 at 14:17)

Sylvester Stallone would be a better signing & score more goals!

Prestwich Red, Prestwich (20/06/2008 at 14:30)

Nice try Kiwi but Sly Stallone is a goalkeeper.

Will you be following our progress again next season?

Free Red, Manchester (20/06/2008 at 15:08)

It looks like Margy has pulled another rabbit out of the hat and signed a quality replacement for Josh Howard. Along with ALL the other players that have signed including Dave Chadwick, Chris Baguley and Jerome Wright it looks like Margy's new look team is shaping up nicely. Welcome aboard Rocky, Rocky, Rocky...There's got to be a chant in there somewhere.

Drifter, Mancunia (21/06/2008 at 08:21)

Jerome Wright and Sam Ashton after signing for another year:

Sam "It was great to be asked to sign on for the club again. Despite being a Bolton Wanderers fan the club has grown on me since I have been here and I now feel that I am FC through and through and cannot wait for the new season to begin"

Jerome "Even though other clubs had offered me more money, I was glad to sign a new contract with FC next season. Receiving the supporters' player of the year award was very special for me last season and convinced me that signing on again was the right thing to do"

I see players like this as one third of the soul of FC United's holy trinity where players, fans and club are truly United. It's a far cry from the greedfest the Premiership has become and the attitude of these players is a World away from the over paid, over rated, Primadonas' now play in top flight football. I salute both of them and every other player who puts the beautiful game before personal gain. Up the Reds!

Gareth THomas (21/06/2008 at 11:16)

Fllatered to decieve somewaht at conference level but decent in conference north. Should do very well in the unibond.

LADYBARN JOHN (23/06/2008 at 14:52)

Welcome to the wonderful - and hugely enjoyable - world of F.C., Carlos. Let's hope there are other new signings in the pipeline. In Margy we trust !

LADYBARN JOHN (24/06/2008 at 13:16)

And now Margy has come up with another ! Kyle Wilson, a 22 year old forward has joined. He has experience with Crewe and Altrincham and has played for the England U-19s. And there's more to come, says Margy.

Drifter, Mancunia (24/06/2008 at 21:57)

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!

NEIL, stalybridge (01/07/2008 at 10:58)

but where is the money

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