In advance of this weekend’s FA Trophy fixture with Hornchurch, we are delighted to welcome another couple of new recruits to bolster our attacking options.

The first is attacking midfielder Fionn Mooney, who joins having left Real Valladolid’s academy. The 21-year-old came through the academy at Crystal Palace, where he posted impressive numbers at youth level and featured in the Young Eagles’ EFL Trophy squad.

The second is a long-awaited centre-forward in the form of Ruben Shakpoke. The 20-year-old striker has spent the last few years in the Midlands in the youth sides of Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion. He spent the off-season training with another Premier League side.

Departing the club is Harry Ottaway, who bids farewell to Enfield Town for a second time having scored twice and assisted once in eight appearances. We wish him the very best for the future.

“I’ve been saying for some weeks that we need to strengthen our forward options, both Ruben and Fionn bring recent professional experience to the camp”, commented manager Gavin Macpherson.

“They are both very different in the way they operate but the hope is they add much needed goals to our current situation. I’m certainly not putting any pressure on them or the wider squad, we accept that we have key players missing for the visit of Hornchurch and it’s for me to shoulder any pressure and responsibility that already exists.”

“Key to any recruitment is selling the club, the club is the supporters so much of my time is spent talking about that to any potential players.”

Welcome, lads!