JEFF King has his eye on set-pieces at Wanderers in the future after scoring a stunning free-kick for FC United.
The 22-year-old midfielder capped his last appearance for the rebel Reds with a hat-trick in a 4-0 win against Bradford Park Avenue last weekend.
King – who had been spotted by Wanderers coach Tony Kelly whilst playing Sunday League football in Liverpool – returned to Lostock this week after a successful spell in National League North.
“It’s been brilliant,” he told the National League website. “To score three on my last game was fantastic, a really great feeling. I’ve loved seeing my free-kick back on twitter - I’ve always fancied myself on set pieces, in fact all three goals game from them.
He got a surprise extended stay at @FCUnitedMcr and it's fair to say hat-trick hero @Jeffking034 made the very most of it! pic.twitter.com/DTDRd4VPwU
— The National League (@TheNationalLge) March 25, 2018
“Everyone thought my last game was on Tuesday but I managed one more! I was glad I did as it was my best game of the lot.
“I have learned so much and I have got to say what a great club FC United of Manchester are. They’ve got a massive future.
“It was great that they allowed me to play for them and I think they will have a really strong end to the season.”
Unfortunately my last game for @FCUnitedMcr 😢 a good result to finish the loan though👏🏻appreciate everyone making me feel so welcome and part of the club! Support again unreal!!🙌🏻 thanks alot @tomgreaves85 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/AOk1sKce09
— Jeff King (@Jeffking034) March 20, 2018
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