Shepherd joins flock

By Matt Lawton
August 7 2003

Leigh RMI have completed the signing of former Leeds United midfielder Paul Shepherd, as predicted several days ago by Unofficial RMI Online, following an impressive trial period with the Railwaymen. The former Leeds man caught the eye of RMI manager Mark Patterson after he was released by Conference rivals Scarborough, Patterson having previously worked with Shepherd at the East Yorkshire club.

Shepherd scored a superb goal in the 6-2 friendly romp against Rossendale United to cap an impressive performance and that, along with a couple of outings in closed-doors friendlies, was sufficient to persuade Patterson to offer a deal to his former team-mate as he continues the build up to Saturday's opening Conference game at home to Dagenham & Redbridge.

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