Doug Camilo
In striker Dean Stamp’s case, it’s a welcome back as the experienced 33-year-old re-joins for a fourth spell from league rivals Bristol Manor Farm.
He had returned to Manor Farm in May 2021 from Rovers, where he had been since the summer of 2019.
He scored over 126 goals in 150 games for Manor Farm over three seasons and has over 150 goals for Willand Rovers.
He also numbers Exeter City, Truro City, Weymouth, Taunton Town and Tiverton Town amongst his other former clubs.
He also had dual registration spells with Cullompton Rangers and Axminster Town in 2020/21.
Another returnee is Brazilian midfielder Doug Camilo, who re-joins from Toolstation Western League Premier Division side Wellington AFC.
The 31-year-old had been with Wellington since the summer of 2021.
He originally joined Taunton Town on trial in July 2018 after moving to the area before switching to Willand Rovers for the first time in the summer of 2019.
He played for Gremio Prudente and Inter de Bebedouro in his home city of Rio de Janeiro before moving to Portugal where he had spells at three clubs, including recent Industrial Desportivo Vieirense.
He spent time acclimatising with Western League side Bishops Lydeard in 2018/19.
Right or central midfielder Adam Kelly joins Rovers from league rivals Paulton Rovers, where he had been since last summer.
Another experienced 34-year-old, he had joined rivals Melksham Town in the summer of 2020 from Thatcham Town.
He had signed for the Kingfishers in December 2018 from Mangotsfield United.
Formerly with Tiverton Town, Weymouth, Bashley, Winchester City, Truro City, Taunton Town and Salisbury City, he is an attacking player with an eye for a pass and a goal.
Joining from former league rivals, relegated Barnstaple Town, is midfielder Ashton Hewitt.
The 23-year-old had been with Barum since January 2022 after joining from another rival, Bideford AFC.
He had only joined Biddy in December 2021 from South West Peninsula League Premier Division East side Elmore AFC.
He was previously with Western League First Division side Lebeq United.
Lewis Hill is a 19-year-old forward who originally joined Rovers in January 2022 on a dual registration from local South West Peninsula League neighbours Elmore.
He joined on a more permanent basis in the summer of 2022.
He was a prolific goalscorer in the SW Peninsula League with Elmore and hopes to continue this record by terrorising the defences in the Southern League.
Also joining from neighbours Elmore is defender Lucas White.
The 20-year-old is a strong, no-nonsense full-back who will strengthen Rovers` defensive options.
Another joining from Wellington is forward, Josh Baker.
He helped himself to 16 goals in the Western League in 2021/22.
Ever willing runner up front his work ethic is tremendous and his pace and tenacity will certainly worry defenders.
Attacker Ollie Bray joins from South West Peninsula League Premier Division East side Holsworthy AFC.
He is electrically quick and over six-feet tall - his presence will no doubt be a handful for any opposing defence.
He has played for Devon under-18s and is looking forward to developing further at Step 4 level.
Defender Charlie Dack steps up from Devon & Exeter League side Alphington AFC.
The 19-year-old is an exciting young full-back who can play either on the right or left-hand sides of the defence.
Midfielder George Richards is the older brother of Rovers` defender Will.
George has spent many seasons playing for Colyton in the Devon & Exeter League but has now opted to make the step up.
He is a rangy player who likes to get from box-to-box.
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