Club:
Harrow Borough
Position
Forward
Date Of Birth:
08/07/1973
Place Of Birth:
Neasden
Joined From:
Farnborough Town
Previous Club(s):
Luton Town
Hayes
Wealdstone
Willesden Hawkeye
Chelsea
Later Club(s):
Margate (2004)
Gravesend & Northfleet (2005)
Havant & Waterlooville (2005)
Maidenhead United (2008)
AFC Wimbledon (2009)
Harrow Borough (2009)
BORO' CAREER:
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Debut: vs Chester City (H), 09/08/2003
It was very much a case of Graham Westley finally securing his man, having aimed to capture the services of Rocky Baptiste since his move from Farnborough to Stevenage in January 2003. The front man was made somewhat of a national icon following his goal in Farnborough's 6-1 defeat at Arsenal in the 2002/3 FA Cup, while scoring regularly for the team from Cherrywood Road.
It had, however, been thought that Southend United of Division Three were to secure Baptiste's signature during the close season, but Westley made a move to tie up the free transfer, and add another senior striker to the Stevenage Borough squad, joining comrades Elding, Battersby and Richards in competition for the opening day places up front.
Baptiste often flattered to deceive while at Boro' though - having established himself as a semi-regular fixture up front, goalscoring exploits were at a premium and good performances were few and far between. Having virtually seen off eventual champions Chester City at the Deva Stadium on his own, such halcyon demonstrations of ability were rarely seen again.
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