Breaking: Christie gets the nod at Leeds United
Published Date:
18 November 2008
By Richard Sutcliffe
Malcolm Christie looks to have done enough to prove he is worth a full-time contract with Leeds United.
The former Derby County and Middlesbrough striker was a surprise inclusion in the line-up last night as Gary McAllister's side beat Northampton Town 5-2 in the FA Cup 1st round replay.
The 29-year-old striker has been without a club since being released by Middlesbrough in the summer of 2007 and a couple of unsuccessful trials at Hull City and Leeds, the latter brought to an abrupt end by a back injury.
However, after spending the past two months building his fitness and then impressing in a reserve team outing and two behind-closed doors friendlies, Christie had clearly done enough to persuade McAllister to give him a chance.
He showed enough promise without doing anything spectacular to suggest the former England Under-21 international could have a role to play in the push for promotion from League One.
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18 November 2008 10:55 AM
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