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Abbott delight as Offiong signs

26 Aug 2009 - 11:36:37

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Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott is confident that Richard Offiong can answer his side's goalscoring problems after completing the signing of the Hamilton Academical striker.

The 25-year-old moves to Brunton Park for an initial £75,000 transfer fee and has penned a two-year contract with the Cumbrians, with the option for a further 12 months.

The former Newcastle United trainee grabbed 43 goals in 106 appearances for Accies during his three-year stay at New Douglas Park.

Abbott said of his latest capture: "It's very pleasing that we've concluded this deal.

"I look in his eyes and I can see a real determination there. He genuinely wants to be here and he genuinely wants to be part of this football club.

"He's not along for the ride at all and I think he has come here to work hard and to get his career back on track.

"The search for new signings always goes on and that won't change now. You always have to try and improve and you have to be ready to react should anything happen with the squad that you bring together."