Pre-season games have now been concluded and Welling commence their league season by entertaining newly promoted AFC Telford United.

Last season, the Stags claimed the Skrill North Championship with 85 points, three points more than runners up North Ferribly United. They have kept the nucleus of the squad, but have strengthened their squad where necessary, notably with Godfrey Poku, the former Luton Town player.

Several players may make their league debuts for the Wings. Loui Fazakerley may be the only defender from last season to play following the signings of Chris Bush (Hereford United), Zach Fagan (Arsenal), Jamal Fyfield (Grimsby Town) and Ben Jefford (Port Vale).

Charlie Griffin has been signed from Eastbourne Borough to bolster the midfield while winger Rod Young, formerly of Norwich City, has replaced Toby Ajala, now at Torquay United.

Jamie Day’s has had problems caused by the absence of both his new strikers. Charlie Penny, formerly of Millwall, has suffered an injury that could keep him out for the next four months, whilst Kieron St. Aimie starts a three match ban for a dismissal in the penultimate week of last season whilst at Chelmsford City.

To alleviate this, he has dipped into the loan market a little sooner than hoped, and has brought in 20 year old Tyson Marsh. He has signed for the Wings until December and is available for the season curtain raiser.

Picture supplied by Dave Budden.