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Charlie brings in a new pair of aces at Barking

Former Brentford, MK Dons and Boreham Wood striker Charlie MacDonald had landed the permanent manager’s job at Barking – and he’s celebrated by completing a double swoop.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
16 January 2022

Charlie brings

By Jon Couch

STEPPING UP: Charlie MacDonald

FORMER Brentford, MK Dons and Boreham Wood striker Charlie MacDonald had landed the permanent manager’s job at Barking – and he’s celebrated by completing a double swoop.
The 40-year-old player-boss, out injured at present, has been looking after first team affairs at Mayesbrook Park since Justin Gardner left at the end of November.
Now, the Blues have confirmed that much-travelled MacDonald will stay in the hotseat for the foreseeable future and the new boss made an immediate impact by landing high-profile pair George Purcell and Freddie Parker...

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