Three new signings inbound as Brackley Town close in on trio
Brackley Town are set to announce three new signings this week with a few extras even possible, according to recruitment chief Gareth Dean.
The Saints’ squad is still looking very light with just five players contracted for next season as it stands, however that’s expected to change very shortly.
Dean, Brackley’s former captain and record appearance-maker, has been highly involved in the player recruitment process.
The 36-year-old was gutted to see Scott Pollock, Morgan Roberts and Tyler Lyttle turn down new contracts but he’s excited about the new personnel about to come through the door.
“We’ve got three exciting signings to announce in the coming days,” Dean revealed during the most recent episode of ‘Inside Brackley’.
“The picture changes quite quickly in football, so three are over the line, two are close and one more in discussions which can hopefully get sorted,” Dean explained.
Many Saints supporters have been concerned about the lack of transfer activity throughout May and June, with only three new signings announced so far.
Midfielder Charlie Cooper was the first, followed by two former loanees in Southampton defender Will Armitage and Yeovil Town forward Tahvon Campbell.
But the total of three is set to double to six – and then another trio might well put pen to paper before this week, or perhaps the next, is out.
In a bid to reassure fans, Dean added: “To fill in the gaps, there are lots of conversations still ongoing. I wouldn’t worry too much.
“Players will be patient, agents will be patient. And sometimes players might have an aspiration of playing full-time but don’t get offers. There’s an element of that.
“Overall, we’re quite happy in terms of the spine of the squad that we’ve created already. Some of the announcements haven’t happened yet but they will in due course.”
This newspaper will bring you all the latest as and when Brackley decide to announce the new signings.
Once confirmed, the fresh faces will have a week or two to settle before pre-season gets underway.
The first friendly is away at Ardley United on Saturday, July 11. Saints will then make the trip to Leamington on Tuesday, July 14.