Chris can fill Carr's shoes, says Maamria

4:15pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

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DINO Maamria reckons he has found the perfect replacement for Michael Carr.

Stafford midfielder Chris Flynn has been earmarked by the Vics boss as the ideal man to fill the void left by the club's former captain.

"I'm delighted to sign him," said Maamria after clinching the 20-year-old's signature yesterday, Monday.

Former Crewe Alexandra midfielder Flynn could have switched to Blue Square Premier high fliers Forest Green Rovers but he preferred to join Vics instead.

He is the second recruit from Rangers so far this summer following Richie Sutton's arrival last week.

"There's no coincidence in that," added Maamria.

"Chris Flynn and Richie Sutton were Stafford's two best players last season and now we have both of them here.

"I like Chris, he's a versatile player and brings something to our midfield that I feel is not there at the moment.

"He's a great replacement for Carrsy."

Flynn was not the only newcomer to put pen to paper on a one-year contract yesterday.

Southport midfielder Paul Barratt became Maamria's fourth addition after leaving the Sandgrounders.

The 20-year-old parted company with the Blue Square North club on Sunday to pave the way for a move to the Marston's Arena.

The ex-Liverpool youngster had joined Southport on a short term deal in November after starting the season at Worcester City.

He played left back for Maamria's former club but the Vics boss plans to use him in a more attacking role.

"I see Paul as a winger," he said.

"But like Chris Flynn he is versatile and can play a number of positions including full back."