East Cowes Vics coax two Yachtsmen into joining crew

After boosting his coaching staff by bringing in Ian Potts from Cowes Sports last week, Vics boss, Richie Woodburn, plundered the Yachtsmen's ranks by securing the signatures of ex-Vics hitman, Ji Nash, and skillful midfielder, Aiden White.

Aiden White (in blue), has also signed for Vics from the Yachtsmen.

Woodburn now feels he has a settled squad ahead of the new Sydenhams Wessex season — whenever that starts — having also secured the services of the vast majority of his squad from last season, including highly-rated keeper, Karl Steinborne-Busse, Ryan Gregory and Jimmi Burton.

Highly-rated keeper, Karl Steinborne-Busse, has signed on to stay with Vics another season.

Cowes, who have gained a new sponsor in Ecovo Media, recently signed former player-manager, John McKie, skilful ex-Yachtsmen defender, Callum Chase, and former Newport player, Lewis Wright — but the club has not confirmed the rest of the squad has signed on the dotted line to play Sydenhams Premier football for the club this coming season.

• Read about the Yachtsmen's latest signings. 

John McKie (in blue) will lead the line again for Cowes Sports next season following a season at Hamble Club.

Division 1 side, Newport, who were one of the promotion candidates going into the latetr stages of last season, until Covid-19 struck, have re-signed former Vics forward and skipper, Joe Butcher.

Joe Butcher (on the ball), has left Vics to re-sign for Newport.

Port boss, Andy Sampson, will be delighted to have most of his squad sign up to play next season — particularly Connor Kelly, who was a revelation, alongside the likes of Joe Craig, Jordan Browne and skipper, Martin McDonough.

Connor Kelly (in yellow), a revelation last season, has signed on to stay at Newport for another season.

Evergreen keeper, Gary Streeter, also signed on for another season.