Matt Tapley is a 23 year old central midfielder with experience of playing at a higher level. He brings more strength and competition to the first team squad and will help to improve the midfield. Tapley's previous club's include Billericay Town, Bishops Stortford and Bowers & Pitsea. He spent the last two season's at Hullbridge Sports and was part of the squad which won the Essex Senior league last season.

Monty Forster is an 18 year old central defender whose previous club was Braintree Town. At 6 feet 5 inches, Monty is an imposing figure who will bring great competition for the defensive places, one for the future.