McManus pens new contract
Monday, 18th Jun 2007Tam puts pen to paper ensuring his part not only in the campaign to return SPL football to East End Park but this year's European journey as well!
DUNFERMLINE Athletic are delighted to announce that Thomas McManus has agreed to renew his contract with the club which will keep him at East End Park until 31st May 2009
It has been agreed however, that Tam may be released from contract at the end of the 2007/08 season if Dunfermline Athletic do not return to Scottish Premier League status for the 2008/09 season. The striker, who made his debut against Celtic in March this year, has quickly become a fans favorite at East End Park. Missing out on last month's Scottish Cup Final after being cup tied it was always hoped amongst supporters that he would stay with the club for the forthcoming First Division Campaign. Tam today (Monday) said he was delighted to be staying at the club:- "I am delighted to sign again for Dunfermline. The manager and fans made it an easy decision for me. They have been great ever since I arrived. I look forward to getting the club back to the SPL" Newly appointed MBE, Jim Leishman said everyone at the club was thrilled at the prospect of another of season with Tam at East End Park. "Tam finished the season as a major player and everyone at the club is delighted at the news, especially the manager." The DAFC board member said he was delighted with the news. "I am absolutely delighted that Tam has agreed to sign on for two years in and we are looking forward to him playing a major part in the promotion chase as well as the excitement he will bring to the games." Tam was born in Glasgow and signed up for Hibs as a trainee in August 1997. During his time at Easter Road he was loaned to East Fife, Airdrie and Boston United. At the start of 2005, after eight years at Hibs, he signed up with Dundee before joining Falkirkat the start of the 2006-07 season. After making only five appearances he came to East End Park where he has scored two goals during his seven appearances last season.
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