If you need to replace the Bostik League South Central Division One’s top scorer, where better to start than with the runner up?
That’s what Bracknell Town have done after confirming the signing of Hayes & Yeading United forward Lee Barney, an ideal replacement for the departed Liam Ferdinand.
The club confirmed the 24-goal forward was announced by the club on Thursday afternoon, pictured in the now traditional pose with new Bracknell boss Sam Lock.
We are pleased to announce Striker Lee Barney has joined us from Hayes & Yeading for the 2019/20 Season. #TOGETHERBTFC #ONECLUB #COYR pic.twitter.com/qZO9CHLkhb
— Bracknell Town FC (@BracknellTownFC) June 13, 2019
According to the Hayes & Yeading website, Barney scored 33 goals in 43 games in all competitions as the club won the Bostik League South Central Division One title.
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Barney played in both games against the Robins last season, the 3-3 draw at Larges Lane and 1-0 Hayes win at the SkyEx Community Stadium.
The websites profile of Barney says: “26 year-old striker who joined Hayes & Yeading United in the summer of 2018 having ended the previous campaign in goalscoring form with Evo-Stik Southern, East Champions Beaconsfield Town.
“Started out in the youth ranks at Maidenhead United, netting 40 times for the Magpies under 18s in 2008/09. Made his first team debut for Maidenhead in March 2010 as well as spending time dual registered with both Walton & Hersham and Beaconsfield SYCOB from where he was recalled due to his high scoring rate.”