Duo sign up ahead of latest friendly

Hastings United have brought in a pair of players as the countdown to the new football season continues.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jul 2013, 13:08 BST
Sean Kelly, pictured playing for Rye United against Guernsey last season, struck twice for Hastings United against a Gillingham XI on Saturday. Picture by Terry S. BlackmanSean Kelly, pictured playing for Rye United against Guernsey last season, struck twice for Hastings United against a Gillingham XI on Saturday. Picture by Terry S. Blackman
Sean Kelly, pictured playing for Rye United against Guernsey last season, struck twice for Hastings United against a Gillingham XI on Saturday. Picture by Terry S. Blackman

Tom Gilbert and Andy Henson have joined the U’s on a dual-registration basis with Eastbourne Borough, and both featured in the 5-3 friendly win at home to a young Gillingham XI on Saturday.

United recovered from conceding twice in the opening 10 minutes to record their second pre-season victory thanks to goals from Matt Maclean (2), substitute Sean Kelly (2) and Kenny Pogue.

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The Ryman Football League Division One South outfit will continue its warm-up games with a trip to Sussex County League Division Two side Eastbourne United AFC tonight (Tuesday). Kick-off is 7.45pm.

United have two more friendlies away to Sussex Division One teams Crowborough Athletic and Newhaven on Saturday and next Tuesday before the serious stuff begins with a trip to Chipstead on Saturday August 10.

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