Date: Sat 19 Sep 2020

By Steve Whitney

Robinson Swoops Late for Triple Signings

Three join Magpies.

Joel Kiwobo

Joel Kiwobo

Leigh Robinson, manager of Pitching In Southern Football League Premier Division South club Dorchester Town, had been relatively quiet in the transfer market until bagging three new signings just ahead of the start of the new season.

Well known in the local area is Ashley Wells, a local Dorset boy who can play anywhere across the backline.

The 29-year-old is an experienced player with plenty of pace and enthusiasm.

He signed for Vanarama National League side Weymouth from Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) Premier outfit Portland United in February 2012.

He moved to Dorchester`s league rivals Salisbury in March 2020.

Robinson also confirmed the double signing of Leighton Thomas and Joel Kiwobo – both having impressed on trial during pre-season.

Cayman Island under-20 international winger Thomass joins from Toolstation Western League Premier Division side Street.

Dorchester could have signed the 21-year-old earlier as they were one of several clubs who had a look at him on trial at the beginning of the 2017/18 season.

After missing out with the Magpies, the Cayman Islands midfielder elected to join Western League neighbours Bridport where he netted 13 goals in 50 appearances in his first season with them and then 15 goals in 22 appearances the following campaign.

Central defender Kiwobo joins having had spells playing in Portugal and Italy as well as his native France.

The 26-year-old began with Portuguese side Moura AC before returning to France to play for Toulouse Rodeo and Saint-Quentin.

Italy was his next port of call with Nuorese, Spoleto and then, from December 2019, Ellera.

Both Thomas and Kiwobo have been regulars for the Magpies in pre-season friendlies.

Meanwhile, midfielder Ollie Griggs has left the Magpies.

Dorchester Town Web Site

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