Berks County announce first summer signings

The Swords have begn building for the 2020/21 season

Thames Valley Premier League club Berks County have announced their first signings ready for the 2020/21 season.

County, who were top of the Thames Valley Premier League before it was called to a halt, have signed five new players as they look to emulate their success of the 2019/20 season.

The five players are goalkeeper James Nevard, youngster Kai Nobbs, experienced John Swift, former Binfield Development player Dom Lyons as well as the returning Owen Powell.

✍️ 👀 I'm not going to lie! It was getting late last night! 🚨🤝⁣
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Welcome aboard @powello_99
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Having signed for the Swords half way through the 19/20 campaign, Owen's back this summer and finally getting a mug shot 😎😂⁣ pic.twitter.com/OP8kuxKY9P
— Berks County FC Official ⚔️ (@berkscountyfc) August 5, 2020

Lee Simpson and Ellis Woods’ Berks County have already started their pre-season friendly schedule. They lost to Hellenic League Division Two club Yateley United in a behind closed doors friendly last Saturday.

Lee Simpson and Ellis Woods appeared with Rob and Tom on the Berkshire Football Stories Podcast during lockdown. Listen to it here.

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