FC United manager Karl Marginson has paid tribute to striker Kyle Wilson after he signed for League Two side Macclesfield Town.

The 23-year-old scored 24 goals in all competitions last season and attracted the attention of a number of Football League clubs.

And the hitman leaves the rebel club with words of praise ringing in his ears.

“We are happy for Kyle because he is a very good player who drifted out the game for a while until we coaxed him back.” said Marginson. “He deserves the chance to make it as a professional player and we’re pleased to have played our part in making that dream possible.

“Kyle was unlucky with injury last season and had he been fully fit towards the end, he may have made a difference during the final few games. But it wasn’t to be and now we must wish him luck as he moves on.

“We will never stand in the way if players wish to make a living playing football — in fact we will help them do that. So we say goodbye to another very good player, but there will be more to come.”

Meanwhile, Marginson is confident that the rest of the squad will be at Gigg Lane next season. “We’ve spoken with all the lads and they have all said they want to be here next season and keep what I believe is our best ever squad together,” the manager said.

“There are a few negotiations to be done, but we’re looking forward to having a good crack at the title next season.”