First Pair of New Waders

Robbie O’Keefe has made his first new signings Biggleswade Town since they were relegated to the Pitching In Southern League Division One Central at the end of last season.

And both are familiar faces for the boss as both played under his guidance whilst in charge at League Two Stevenage’s academy.

Goalkeeper Timmy Smith, who stands 6'3”, is a typical modern-day keeper who is excellent with the ball at his feet and as brave as a lion.

The 18-year-old is no stranger to the division either as he had loan spells with both Barton Rovers and the Waders` neighbours Biggleswade FC last season.

Also, re-uniting with O’Keefe is big, powerful 6`4” forward Harry Draper.

The 22-year-old had been on Stevenage’s books since before he was 8 and signed his first professional deal in the summer of 2019.

It came after a season in which the lad had been out on `work experience` with several lower league clubs.

The first of those clubs were Southern Premier Division Central neighbours Hitchin Town on a season-long loan.

He also spent six months on loan with Hitchin’s league rivals Royston Town in 2021/22.

In his time at Boro’ and in the youth setup, Draper was part of a successful side that did well in the FA Youth Cup.

He was actually the first Stevenage-born academy product to progress right through the system.

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