BREAKING NEWS: Blackburn joins Shots (From Swindon Advertiser)

BREAKING NEWS: Blackburn joins Shots

11:34am Friday 16th May 2008 in

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FORMER Town defender Chris Blackburn has signed a two-year deal with Football League new boys Aldershot Town.

Centre-half Blackburn, whose exit from the County Ground was confirmed by Maurice Malpas earlier this week, has joined the Shots, who won the Blue Square Premier Division title.

Boss Gary Waddock, said of the 25-year-old: "He's a player I've had my eye on for a while.

"I watched him a fair bit at Morecambe the season before last, including when they won the play-off final.

"He then got his move to Swindon, so he's experienced but young too."

"Chris is a good footballer and will add healthy competition.

"He's a good passer of the ball but strong and aggressive as well. And he can lead too. He's not a ranter and a raver but he's a good organiser.

"He's simply a good addition to the squad."