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One man linking up with Wignall will be one-time target of old boss Rob Newman, Che Wilson. The 24-year-old midfielder made 117 appearances for Norwich City and Bristol Rovers before being released by the Pirates in April 2002, a direct consequence of the ITV Digital situation. Wilson had been captain of the west country outfit before signing for Dr. Martens Premier Division side Cambridge City. Interestingly, another player joining United for pre-season, Steve Wignall's son Jack, is also at City.
According to the Cambridge City website (www.cambridgecityfc.com), the Ely-born talent will join the Shrimpers for two weeks from the 26th June, and will report back to the City management staff in the middle of July, just before Blues take on Ipswich Town at Roots Hall in the first pre-season fixture. He will join Duncan Jupp (formerly of Luton Town and Wimbledon), who is attempting to prove his fitness to the Southend coaching staff in order to secure a contract.
Che Wilson Factfile
Primary position: Midfield
Other positions: Sweeper, Full-back
Age: 24 (born: 17th January 1979)
Birthplace: Ely
Height: 5ft 10ins
Weight: 11st 12lbs
Career (109 appearances plus 8 as a substitute, 0 goals):
Norwich City (1st August 1996-6th July 2000): 19+6 games, 0 goals
Bristol Rovers (6th July 2000-26th April 2002 - free transfer): 90+2 games, 0 goals
Cambridge City (2002/3 season - free - stats not included in totals): 25+1 games, 0 goals
Robert Craven
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