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David Chadwick leaves FC United - Updated

Karl Marginson has today agreed to release former captain David Chadwick.

"The reasons essentially boil down to finances," said Margy. "Chaddy is getting married next year and he needs to be playing and earning regularly in order to save for the big day.

"It is difficult to see a player like Chaddy leave, we have known each other for a long time and I consider him a friend. But I can’t guarantee him a starting place every week so I fully understand his reasons for moving on.

"He has been an absolutely magnificent servant to the club from its earliest days and, as club captain, he has played a major part in the club’s development."

Margy believes that we may not have seen the last of him and hopes to be welcoming him back one day. He added: "Chaddy has shown an interest in the non-playing side of football and I have told him that the door is open for him to return to the club in the future as it continues to grow and develop."

When Margy signed Chaddy in August 2005, the manager said we had gained the sort of player who would put his head through a brick wall if he was asked to. And Chaddy certainly lived up to that billing during his 209 appearances for FC United.

The centre-half always led by example on and off the pitch. He scored 25 goals for the Reds with arguably his most celebrated one capping a memorable day at Edgeley Park in November 2005 when he headed home a last minute equaliser to make it 3-3 with Cheadle Town. You can watch it again here.

For his part Chaddy passed on his own message to FC supporters: ‘First of all I would like to thank supporters for all their support over the years, I have made a lot of friends on the way and you should all be proud of what we have achieved. I never thought that this day would happen but due to financial circumstances I have no choice but to leave. I would like to thank you all again for your support. Your Bitter Blue’

Everyone at FC United joins Karl in thanking Chaddy for his commitment and whole-hearted contributions during the six years he has been at the club.



First Posted ~ 15:45 Mon 31 Oct 2011
News ID ~ 3843
Last Updated ~ 01:52 Tue 16 Feb 2021