Lewes Make 9th Somner Signing

Experience

Steve King has snapped up holding midfielder Matt Somner from Conference Premier club Mansfield Town, the 28 year old was a regular in the Mansfield side and made over 60 appearances for the club.

The experienced midfielder started his career in 2000 with Brentford where he made 84 appearances in the football league for the club. since then he has played for Camberidge, Bristol Rovers, Aldershot and Notts County, also including a spell in the under 21 Welsh international squad.

When asked about his new signing, King said he was "thrilled to sign someone of his quality".

Updated Lewes squad:

GK Stuart Robinson- Farnborough
CB Steve Robinson- Farnborough
CB Max Hustwick- Kingstonion
LB Lewis Hamilton- Retained
LB Nic Ciardini- Farnborough
CM Gary Holloway- Farnborough
CM Matt Somner- Mansfield
ST Paul Booth- Farnborough
ST Ian Draycott- Bedford
ST Jamie Cade- Horsham

Invited to Pre-season:

CM Lewis Ide
LW Jordan Lang

Contracts offered:

RB Anthoney Barness
CB Chris Breach

Confirmed Departures:

David Wheeler - Staines Town
Andy Pearson - Whitehawk
Chris Winterton - Whitehawk
Jack Walder - Hastings United
Jamie Crellin - Hastings United
Sonny Cobbs - Eastbourne Borough
Ben Godfrey - Whitehawk
George Jones - Burgess Hill