Waterford FC add attacker and ex-Aston Villa midfielder to their ranks
Waterford FC have announced the signings of winger Christie Pattisson and midfielder Sam Perry ahead of this evening's friendly fixture against Fleetwood Town.
Pattisson (26), who arrives at the RSC having played the 2022/23 season with Maidstone United and Welling United, is a pacey attacking winger and can also operate up front. Christie told the Blues' club website: "I’m really happy to be here. I had a good look around the club and I’m looking forward to getting started.
"I saw the lads win 6-1 on Friday and the crowd and the players were great. The standard of the league is really good and I can’t wait to get involved.
"I’m a winger, I’m very direct and I like to help out with goals and assists. I actually spoke to [former Blues player] Sam Bone and had a good chat with Keith before I signed, and I just can’t wait to get started."
Former Aston Villa youth player Perry (21) comes to Waterford with stellar experience having played 36 times for Walsall in League Two last season. Sam said: "I’m looking forward to getting started. I had a chance with Keith [Long], it’s a really good club, the facilities are spot on and everything’s here for us.
"I’m a midfielder who likes to get on the ball and play forward and do that defensive part of it as well. The lads have all been really welcoming so far since I’ve arrived. It’s a really good group of players and I just can’t wait to get started and get on the pitch.
"I know I’m going to have to work hard on the training pitch to force my way into the team now but I’m up for the task and can’t wait to get going."
Both will join the club pending international clearance.