The Sils squad has been further strengthened with the addition of numerous new faces in recent weeks.

Central defender Shaun Airey returns to the club alongside creative midfielder Harry Thompson. Both have had long stints away from the club and come with vast experience of the level.

Full back Carlton Pownall joins after a recent spell at Shelley FC, also joining the Sils is young winger Dyllan Drovi who has impressed significantly during pre season. Finally Leon Hurles-Brook joined the club last week after a productive four years at Campion FC respectively.

Manager Danny Forrest had his say in the new additions:

“I think I speak on behalf of everyone when I say we’re absolutely delighted to get Shaun and Harry on board. They’re both highly thought of at the club and there’s a lot of people who are happy to see them back in red. Shaun has shown his quality throughout pre season and we’ve already seen what an exciting addition Harry is in the short time he’s been with us. They’re both well respected by the rest of the group which has made it easy for them to integrate.

Harry Thompson during his 1st spell at the club

Carlton is a great lad, he’s an athletic and competitive full back who has plenty of ability. He’s a great addition and has the right attitude and characteristics we look for in a player.

Dyllan is a young and exciting attacking player who has been very impressive during pre season. We’re positive Dyllan will go on to fulfil his potential with us but he knows it will take hard work and patience. He certainly has all the tools and we’re all looking forward to seeing him develop with us.

Finally we’re delighted to have Leon with us, he’s made a great start to his Sils career and has already shown the quality he possesses. He has a platform to build on, he brings some balance to the squad with his great left foot and gives us more in the final third.”

Leon Hurles-Brook