The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
SWOOP: Graham Drury has landed Jake Gibson for Holbeach United.
Joint Holbeach United managers Graham Drury and John Chand have worked their magic to complete deals for two exciting wingers.
Drury swooped to snap up ex-Spalding United ace Jake Gibson on Tuesday, just days after Chand brokered a deal to bring former Kettering Town left-sider Ashley Fuller to Carter’s Park.
Pacy left-footer Gibson was a firm favourite for Drury during his time at Stamford, while Chand worked with Fuller during his days as Magnet Tavern chief – with the duo reaching the final of the FA Sunday Cup together.
On Gibson, Drury said: “Jake was brilliant for me at Stamford and I’m delighted to bring him here.
“To get a winger of his quality to join us is a real coup for the club.”
Chand, meanwhile, is predicting big things from Fuller – who was a target for the Tigers during his first spell at the club.
He said: “Ashley is an exciting winger who will play predominantly on the left. He can also do a job for us in attack or off the front.
“He will be a very exciting addition to the UCL. He is quick, skilful and will bring great experience and balance to the side. I know for a fact that he had options to sign for clubs higher up than us.
“It’s great to have a top left-sided player signed up, they are few and far between. When the likes of Ashley become available you have to do all you can to get them – and I’m delighted that we have got him. He’s a top signing.”
One man not joining Holbeach is top keeper Paul Bastock. Drury has confirmed that any deal for him is now dead after Royston tabled a better offer.
