TWO 24 year olds have been added to Salisbury's squad ahead of their crucial promotion showdown with unstoppable leaders Hereford on Saturday (3pm).
Steve Claridge adds striker Jesse Waller-Lassen and midfielder Franklyn Clarke to his injury-ravaged squad as Whites bid to stop Hereford from winning the title on Saturday and bolster their play-off hopes.
Waller-Lassen, who started his career in Tottenham Hotspur youth ranks before joining Bishop's Stortford, has signed on dual registration from Team Solent. He is captain of the university team and led them to the Wessex League Cup last season and the last 16 in this year's FA Vase.
Welcome to Salisbury FC Jesse Waller Lassen @THE_JWL #COYW pic.twitter.com/dE0POmhZyr
— Salisbury FC (@SalisburyFC) March 23, 2017
Clarke left Southern Premier outfit Dorchester Town earlier this week to join the Whites.
He had spells at Blackfield and Langley and Wimborne Town last season before being offered a contract with National League side York City, who released him to join Dorchester.
Happy to have signed for @SalisburyFC and be a part of the promotion push! Looking forward to getting started Saturday ⚽👍
— Franklyn Clarke (@FranklynC17) March 24, 2017
“These are two quality players,” said Claridge.
“We needed to strengthen our squad ahead of the run-in and hopefully the play-offs, and I am delighted to get them.
“Jesse was a thorn in our side playing for Solent last year and Franklyn also caught my eye when he did well in Blackfield’s 2-1 win at the Ray Mac last season.”
Waller-Lassen will provide cover for the injured Justin Bennett, who is out with a hamstring strain.
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