By Aston
June 25 2005

Swindon Town manager Andy King is backing former Swindon striker Sam Parkin to do the business for his new Club, Ipswich town.

King:  “I have told their chairman (David Sheepshanks) that I think he's got a wonderful signing and it will give Joe Royle the push he needs to get promotion next year.

 

“They are getting a good player and a wonderful human being. I'll be very happy to see Parkin where he deserves to be, playing in the Premiership.

 

“I've got no doubt he should play in the Premiership. I can name you players now at that level who aren't as good as Parkin. I hope Joe Royle agrees with me in 12 months' time.

 

“He's been the best striker at this club for a long time. I don't know of a better one. He's scored goals consistently in a changing Swindon side.

 

“He's the best striker in this division and he now has the chance to prove he's best at the next level. Once he spoke to Ipswich, that was the end of it for me. I felt he would sign for them.

 

“It is a real football club. Last year I thought they were the best team not to get promoted.

 

“Joe Royle has been at the top of the tree as a player and as a manager. Everything's right about the place. It is an exciting time for the kid.”

 

Source: Thisisstfc.co.uk

 

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