DORKING Wanderers have raided National League South by snapping up three of the league’s top talents.
Having won promotion from the division, Wanderers have announced deals for Jack Jebb from Dartford, Adam Mekki from Ebbsfleet and Ryan Seager from Hungerford.
The trio join as the club look to bolster their squad ahead of the new season in the topflight.
Former Arsenal academy midfielder Jebb was named in the league’s team of the season having helped Dartford to a fourth-placedfinish with five goals in 35 appearances.
The 26-year-old is well known for his set-piece abilities.
He tweeted: “Buzzing to be a part of this exciting new chapter for the club.
Can’t wait to get going.”
Dorking boss Marc White said: “We have watched Jack closely and feel that he will fit perfectly into our team. He is extremely gifted and a ‘Wanderers’ type of footballer.”
Experienced 30-yearold winger Mekki has spent most of his career in League Two and the National League at clubs such as Aldershot, Barnet and Tranmere.
After a successful loan spell, he joined Ebbsfleet in 2020.
Despite limited game time last season, the left winger still managed five goals in 15 appearances.
White said: “Adam has significant experience at this level and I feel like he will add versatility to how we play next season. He is a strong, tricky winger who scores goals.”
To help spearhead the attack, Wanderers have brought in 26-year-old Seager, who netted 27 goals last season – atally bettered only by his own new teammate Alfie Rutherford.
And Seager, who started out in Southampton’s academy, was just as prolific the season before as he bagged 14 goals in 19 games for Hungerford before the league was brought a halt.
The striker’s previous clubs include Yeovil, Crewe Alexandra and MK Dons.
White added: “Ryan is one of the most in-form strikers in Non-League football.
“He has serious pedigree and is potent in front of goal.
“He is a big signing for Dorking Wanderers.”
■ SPENNYMOOR Town have made their fi rst two signings of the summer by adding midfi eld duo Danny Greenfi eld and Joe Wheatley.
Greenfi eld, 21, who joins from Gateshead, said: “I’m delighted to get the deal over the line and I’m really happy to be at a club like Spennymoor.”
Wheatley, 25, said: “I’m looking forward to a fresh start and a new challenge. I had been at Darlington for a while, so something new at this stage in my career was needed.
■ CHESTER have completed the signing of Liam Edwards following his release from Bolton Wanderers.
After returning from a long-term knee injury, the defender, 25, spent the best part of last season on loan at Southport, playing nine times.
Blues boss Calum McIntyre said: “He has a real pedigree with his experiences and background at clubs further up the pyramid, but equally has a signifi cant number of games under his belt at this level.
“We were really clear that we wanted to add a central defender and Liam ticks every single box in terms of profi le.”
■ CLEETHORPES Town have added to their defence with 26-year-old James Williamson from Grantham Town. The centre- back has plenty of experience in the Northern Premier League having had spells with Tadcaster Albion, Bridlington Town, Matlock Town and Scarborough Athletic.
Williamson featured 34 times for the Gingerbreads last season, scoring once. Cleethorpes will be hoping he can add strength and athleticism to their ranks.
■ JORDAN Dyer has completed a permanent move to Bath City following his release from Exeter City. The 22-year-old defender featured once in League Two last season.
Dyer spent time on loan at Bath’s Somerset rivals Yeovil last seasonbutfeatured only once in the National League. In his various spells on loan with the Romans, he made 24 appearances, scoring three goals.
He said: “I am buzzing to have been able to sign for Bath on a permanent basis.”
■ LIVERSEDGE have signed experienced striker James Walshaw for the coming season.
The newly promoted Northern Premier League Premier Division side have signed the 38-yearold striker as they prepare for their first season in the competition.
Walshaw joins from Ossett United where he finished last season as top scorer with 12 goals.
He said: “I thought it was a great opportunity to play in the league above. I think I’m a player that brings a good work-rate, tenacity and an eye for goal. Given the opportunities, I’m confident I can score 20- plus goals.”
■ BARNET have announced midfielder Michael Phillips as their first signing of the summer. The 24-yearold spent last season helping Maidstone to the National League South title having also won it with Wealdstone the year before.
Manager Dean Brennan said: “Michael has a brilliant football brain and that shows from the promotions he has won in his last two seasons.
We are looking forward to working with him.”
