More Stars Step Up To The EFL As More Deals Done

By Sam Elliott

As the players’ return to pre-season looms, their managers have made moves to bolster numbers.

It’s been another week of big business for clubs across the three divisions so here’s another weekend look at some of the headline grabbers.

Boston United’s preparation for National League life hasn’t been ideal - Accrington Stanley have got their hands on their two strikes.

Jimmy Knowles this week joined the League Two club weeks after Kelsey Mooney.

But Ian Culverhouse has reacted with Altrincham attacker Dan Mooney and Adam Marriott signed up.

Yeovil Town are also gearing up for their National League return and Torquay United hitman Aaron Jarvis is their fifth new recruit.

It’s next stop Maidstone United for striker Shaq Coulthirst.

Braintree Town have been busy. Inih Effiong was on Saturday joined by Jamal Fyfield as Angelo Harrop makes moves.

Few have been more active than Barnet. Midfielder Mark Shelton becomes Dean Brennan's ninth signing of the summer.

AFC Hornchurch went on a signing spree with some big names arriving. Darren McQueen joins from Ebbsfleet United, while Boreham Wood’s Angelo Balanta links up against with Daryl McMahon at the National League South new boys.

Scunthorpe United have swooped for Max Brogan on a free transfer following his departure from Solihull Moors.

Another player stepped up to the EFL as AFC Fylde defender Connor Barrett to Walsall.

Tonbridge Angels have had a summer of change - Jeremy Santos is the latest to join the Kent club.

Chester have announced the arrival of goalkeeper Cam Mason on an initial one-year deal.

St Albans have snared experienced defender Lewis Miccio as 26-year-old Nick Grimes bolsters Bath City’s backline.

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