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Oliver Banks signs for League Two leaders Chesterfield

FC United midfielder Oliver Banks has today signed for League Two leaders Chesterfield. A popular figure in the dressing room and with supporters, Banks leaves FC with the club’s best wishes and makes his return to the professional game, having previously played for Rotherham United in the 2011/12 season.

Speaking just after his signing was confirmed, Oliver said: "FC United is a brilliant club with a great set of lads and amazing fans. Unbelievable fans in fact - I’ve never played in front of anyone like them. The support I’ve had from the terraces has been incredible and I’ll always look back on my time here with fond memories.

"I also want to say a big thanks to the manager Karl Marginson, who gave me the opportunity when others didn’t. He’s a great bloke and was very supportive to me. I’ve really enjoyed my time at the club and I hope that FC can kick on from here and get the promotion they deserve at the end of the season."

Looking ahead to his new club, Oliver said: "It’s a big challenge returning to the Football League and to a club at the top of the table, but I’m really looking forward to that challenge and to playing league football again."


First Posted ~ 19:19 Mon 16 Sep 2013
News ID ~ 5091
Last Updated ~ 01:52 Tue 16 Feb 2021