Challinor: New Fylde Defence Stronger Than Last Season

Three new defenders and a keeper have been brought in since the side confirmed their place in the division just a few months ago, writes Tom Feaheny.

Kidderminster Harriers trio Jordan Tunnicliffe, Zaine Francis-Angol and Josh Ezewele have been joined by keeper Jay Lynch who arrived from Salford City.

While all four last season have progressed up a league like Fylde, David Challinor told the club's website the changes were needed.

“That end of the pitch was the one that we definitely needed to work on from last season. We knew we had to improve defensively right across the board and that doesn’t just include the back four. The midfield and the wide players have to do their jobs too.

"The lads that have come in have already made us far more solid. The physical attributes they have brought will stand us in good stead for the challenge next season."

With just over two weeks to go until the start of the season, the manager says they are still looking for another defender.

“We still want more bodies in at the back and we are hopeful of that happening soon, for depth reasons."

“There is still plenty to work on which is a massive positive for me considering how much we have improved already without much work.”