Martin Hayes, the new manager of Blue Square Bet South club Dover Athletic, has signed three players.
Joining the club are striker Ben Hunt and midfielder Sam Cutler, while defender Dean Hill has won a new contract after impressing the new Dover management staff in pre-season.
Hunt (pictured), 20, started his career at the famed West Ham Academy of Football before joining Bristol Rovers for two seasons, where he made fourteen first-team appearances.
He had loan spells at Gloucester City and runaway Conference South champions Newport County last season before his release from Rovers this summer.
Hayes said: “Ben reminds me of Steve Morison, who I signed at Bishop`s Stortford and is now at Millwall. He is very direct, can pick up the ball, turn and run at goal. I think he’s going to get quite a few goals at this level."
Cutler joins from league rivals Welling United and Hayes said: "Sam has shown ambition in wanting to sign for us. He is a decent player and gives us more options.
“And I’m only too happy to keep Dean here. His attitude has been good since returning to pre-season and he was part of a strong squad last season. I am delighted to offer him a new deal, he deserves it.”
Chairman Jim Parmenter added: “It’s going to be exciting this season. We’re bringing in players that will play an attractive style of football and I am delighted we’re building a strong squad.”
