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Glassboys Bring In Two

Glassboys Bring In Two

Richard Clark26 Mar 2014 - 22:05
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We are delighted to confirm the signings of central defender Joel Kettle from Sutton Coldfield Town and winger Brian Smikle from Altrincham.

Joel has been with the Royals since August 2012, having rejoined Sutton from Tividale for a second spell.

The signing strengthens an area of the squad which has been affected badly recently by injury to Will Richards, Nathan Bennett's illness and the departure of Jamie Oliver to Tipton Town.

Brian was with West Bromwich Albion's youth set-up, signing a professional contract in the summer of 2005, and was loaned out to Hereford United and then Halifax Town before joining Kidderminster Harriers in the summer of 2006.

Brian stayed at Aggborough until May 2010, when he signed a one-year deal with Cheltenham Town, playing in all 46 League matches during his first full season with the Robins.

In May 2012, he was released by Cheltenham after the expiry of his contract and linked up with Hereford United on non-contract terms before being released at the end of the 2012/13 season after struggling to establish himself with the Bulls.

Following a brief trial with Tamworth last summer, Brian signed for Skrill Conference North side Altrincham ahead of the 2013/14 season, and has more recently had a brief spell with Stafford Rangers in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League.

Both Joel and Brian go straight into the squad and will be available for selection for Saturday's match away to Frome Town.

Welcome to Amblecote, Joel and Brian. We hope your stays with the Glassboys prove to be long and successful!

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