Marginson's College Links Prove Useful

Source: The Non-League Paper

by Kim Jones
Thursday, October 16, 2008

UniBond League Premier Division club FC United of Manchester are set to sign Senegalese midfielder Papis Djeeyte after he impressed in training and friendly games.

United manager Karl Marginson's links with Manchester College of Arts and Technology, where he coaches, are also paying dividends, with FC United getting an early look at talented young African players like Djeeyte and Gambian under-20 international Kebba Bah.

Bah is having visa problems, but Djeeyte should be free to turn out once the club gets clearance from the Senegal FA.

Marginson said: "There are signs that Papis is the real deal, but he is still some way short of full fitness.

"There is a queue of African players hoping to make their fame and fortune in Europe, and quite a few are attracted to us because of our profile."