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Swindon Official Site - KANYUKA SIGNS UP
Swindon Town manager Maurice Malpas has made his third signing inside four days with the arrival of Patrick Kanyuka.
The 20-year old was released by Coca-Cola Championship side Queens Park Rangers last week, paving the way for a move to The County Ground.
Kanyuka made his first appearance for QPR against Burnley in 2005 and went on to make 12 league appearances for The R's.
He joined the Loftus Road side in April 2005 after starting out as a youngster with Leyton Orient.
Kanyuka's arrival will add to the central defensive options for Malpas and the Congolese-born new recruit has signed for The Robins until the end of the current campaign.
He joins the Swindon squad at training on Monday ahead of Tuesday night's FA Cup Third Round replay at Barnet on Tuesday night, although he is not eligible for selection. Swindon Official Site
SWINDON ADVERTISER/Andy Cryer - Kanyuka signs up
CONGOLESE international Pat Kanyuka has become Town's third signing in the space of four days.
The 20-year-old centre back was released by Championship outfit QPR last week but will not eligible for tomorrow's FA Cup replay at Barnet.
He made 12 league appearances for the R's between 2005-08 and is a former Leyton Orient defender.
Kanyuka has signed at the County Ground until the end of this season... Swindon Advertiser
QPR OFFICIAL SITE PROFILE - Patrick Kanyuka Defender Pat Kanyuka arrived at QPR as a 16 year-old in 2003, following his release from Leyton Orient.
Kanyuka made 14 appearances in all competitions last season and suitably impressed Manager John Gregory, who described his performance against Southampton in late September as 'outstanding.'
Career
Following successful spells at Youth and Reserve level, Kanyuka signed a professional contract in February 2005.
He made his debut against Burnley in April that year.
Season 2007 - 08
Career History:
Club Season Comp. Apps
(as sub) Goals
QPR 2006 - 07 League 7 (4) 0
FA Cup 1 (0) 0
League Cup 1 (1) 0
QPR 2004 - 05 League 1 (0) 0
QPR
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