Mariappa makes a Saints move

Prior to Saturday's FA Cup tie, St Albans City strengthened their defence with the signing of Adrian Mariappa.

Adrian came through the youth ranks at Watford before becoming a mainstay of the Hornets defence, making more than two hundred appearances over five years- these days he coaches at the club. 

He left Watford for Reading, and then had a spell at Crystal Palace, before a return to Vicarage Road. He then went on to play for Bristol City, Salford City and- briefly- for Saturday's opponents Burton Albion, as well as a spell in Australia. He spent last season captaining National League side Wealdstone.

He has made more than seventy international appearances for Jamaica. 

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