McMahon captures Boro' pair ahead of new adventure
THAMESMEAD TOWN manager Keith McMahon has today unveiled his first two summer signings as he prepares the club for their inaugural Ryman League Division One South campaign.
Attacking midfielder Peter Smith and defender Danny Moore have both opted to leave Kent League side Greenwich Borough to sign for the promoted Kent League champions.
Smith rejected offers from Kent League side Croydon and Ryman League Division One South outfit Cray Wanderers to sign for the Bayliss Avenue club.
“I’m very pleased to have signed him,” McMahon told www.thamesmeadtownfc.co.uk.
“It’s a massive signing for the club. He was being chased by a number of clubs including Croydon and Cray Wanderers, so I am glad he chose to sign for us.
“Peter can play in a number of positions and will add a great deal of quality to the side. He always wants the ball and is very good going forward, will chip in with a fair number of goals and he fits in to the squad that we already have.
"Peter could have chosen to sign for a club that offered him more money, he knew we couldn’t compete with most clubs in terms of finances but he has been down to pre-season (training) and he has really impressed me and he has enjoyed it.
“He likes the way that Thamesmead are heading as a club, and the way that we play football and the way we do things so he decided to put pen to paper."
Talking about the forthcoming season, McMahon continued, "I’m nearly complete in terms of a squad and I'm really happy with the strength in depth we have now.
“I’m not looking to sign too many more players, just maybe another centre forward and I think that I will have a squad that will push the club forward next season in the Ryman League.
"We are getting really excited now as the fixtures are only round the corner (to be announced 15 July). We have had our FA Cup and FA Trophy draws, both of which have paired us against our own league opposition. Again something we are looking forward to. We just can’t wait to get the season underway."
Article courtesy of www.thamesmeadtownfc.co.uk