Silkmen gamble on Harvey
27 Jun 2008 - 13:38:23
Macclesfield Town have signed Barbados striker Neil Harvey from UniBond League side Retford United.
The 24-year-old, who has been linked with a number of Football League clubs, has signed a one-year contract at Moss Rose, having found the net regularly in non-league football.
Silkmen boss Keith Alexander told the club's official website: "Neil has been someone I have been following for some time now.
"He scored a hatful of goals last season and irrespective of at what level you are playing at, that tells me he clearly has an eye for goal.
"I suppose it is a big gamble, but Neil has a fantastic opportunity to show he is capable of making the step up.
"It's something he has wanted to do for a long time now and hopefully the hunger to succeed, combined with his ability, will make him a big asset to the club this season."