Hadland Works Late to Bring In New Signings

Barwell bolster squad ahead of big kick-off.

Guy Hadland, manager of Pitching In Southern Football League Premier Division Central club Barwell, brought in two young players on loan from Vanarama National League North side AFC Telford United as he looks to add talent to his squad.

Harry Bower and Jeremy Abbey have both joined on short-term loans and could be in contention for the opening game of the season today.

Bower, 20, is a pacy winger who can also operate centrally.

He joined the Bucks on a one-year deal after a successful trial in 2020.

The youngster from Wem is a former England Colleges international and was previously at the academy at JD Cymru Premier outfit The New Saints.

He had a loan spell at FC Oswestry Town during the 2019/20 season.

Jeremy Abbey, 18, joined AFC Telford United at under-14 level before making his way through our youth sides, joining the under-18s last season.

He played an instrumental role within the youth side that won the Shropshire Youth Cup on penalties at the New Bucks Head in May.

Hadland told his club`s website: "I am really pleased to capture the signings of these two lads on loan. I am hoping that they do well for us and get the experience of playing at this level to help their own development. We have a good relationship with Telford, and I am grateful to the club and the management team for their help with these moves."

In addition to the two loans from Telford and the earlier arrival of Ben Stephens, Barwell have also signed defenders Isaiah Bazeley and Kyron Stabana.

Bazeley was originally on the books at Premier League Aston Villa, where he came through the youth ranks to turn professional in 2019.

He had loan spells with Bradford Park Avenue in the Vanarama National League North and with Barwell`s league rivals Rushall Olympic in 2019/20.

Stabana, 22, put pen-to-paper after being with league rivals Tamworth last season.

The former Derby County, AFC Wimbledon and England under-17 full back previously enjoyed two loan spells with the Lambs.

He experienced a successful spell at Cork City in 2019/20 before being released by the Dons.

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