A glamourous ceremony at its Morgan St HQ has been the stage for Farsenal to announce its latest signings for the 2007 BCF&F league season.
Captain Sam Kelly and CEO Kevin Jackson, via satelite from the USA, were on hand to unveil midfielder Andrew Tucker and goalkeeper Justin Rea as the clubs newest recruits.The announcements come just days before Farsenal's season opener next Wednesday.
Kelly said the signings were great news for the club.
"As a club, we are continuing to look forward and I think these two guys are only going to help take us in that direction," he said.
It has taken the Reds a while, but they have finally landed the signature of Tucker, a player who has been in the sights of Farsenal scouts since early 2006.
And Tucker admitted he couldn't wait for the season to start.
"I've barracked for Arsenal my whole life, and although I couldn't quite play for them, I guess playing for Farsenal is the next best thing," he said.
Tucker even felt ready to take on Kelly in the fashion stakes, claiming he has already bought white futsal shoes.
"He better be able to play," Kelly joked.
But on a serious note, Kelly was pleased the club had been able to secure a replacement for Brad Jackson, although Rea had only been signed on a part time contract.
"Justin won't be full time, unfortunately", he said. "He has indicated to us that he may be unavailable some nights, but sometimes you have to work around problems like that if you want to bring quality players to the club."
However, many are criticising Farsenal's methods of luring the former Sebastopol defender to the club on a free transfer.
Farsenal are believed to have signed Rea while he was intoxicated at an O week function.
The club denies the claims.
In other news, Farsenal defender Sean Murdoch has sent a scare through the Red's camp just days out from the season opener, complaining of an injured ankle after Wednesday nights pub crawl.
Murdoch, who looms as a key player in Farsenal's defence this year, has a history of ankle injuries.But Farsenal's club doctor has indicated that the "slight sprain" had not swolen up as much as expected and Murdoch should play in the season opener.
Farsenal denies the injury was a result of alcohol.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
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