Batt’s the way to do it for Sholing prospect Joshua

By Joe Acklam

JOSHUA Batt is relishing making the step into senior football with Sholing – and the 18-year-old says it’s like being part of a big family.
Under legendary boss Dave Diaper, the Boatmen have a number of long serving players, who have been part of promotion campaigns and their 2014 FA Vase triumph at Wembley.
But there’s plenty of new blood too and Batt is enjoying the opportunity at the Southern League Division One South outfit.
The young central defender spent time with Southampton District and England Schoolboys before getting his chance at Step 4.
He broke into the first te...

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