Prior to Saturday’s season opener, Yate Town manager, Darren Mullings is pleased to announce the signing of Jeffrey Forkuo and Wil Turner.
Forkuo, pictured above, is a 20-year-old full back who spent time as a youngster at Plymouth Argyle was at Tiverton Town last season and has now relocated to Wiltshire. He appeared in one of the Bluebells pre-seasons friendlies.
Also joining the Bluebells is Wil Turner, who will join on loan from Bristol Rovers and was part of the young Rovers team who played at the South West Interiors at the end of last month, alongside Charlie White and Charlie Moody, who will also be available for selection on Saturday for the league opener against Sholing FC at the South West Interiors Stadium. The club would like to thank Bristol Rovers for their co-operation and support with these loans.
Also being added to the squad is 22-year-old forward Bevan Cross who was at Westbury United last season. Cross was involved in a number of the club’s pre-season games and is studying at Bristol University.
Also with the club will be Theo Jeremy (pictured blow) who made 9 substitute appearances last season after joining from Tiverton, last autumn. He spent some time out on loan to Corsham for part of the season.
The club have also signed young goalkeeper, 17-year-old, Alex Causon who was previously with Keynsham Town.
Departing is James Byrne who made 38 appearances, plus 11 from the bench, for the club last season scoring five goals. The club would like to thank James for his time at the club and wish him all the best in his future career. In total he made 59 starts, 17 from the bench and scored 6 goals after signing for Yate during season 2023/24.
