East Cowes Vics have further strengthened their side ahead of the 2023/24 season by signing midfielders Jacob Reynolds and Rafferty Boyd-Kerr from County Town club Newport.
Port favourite Jacob Reynolds (aka Yak) has previously played for the Beatrice Avenue outfit under the management of current Port boss Steve Brougham. This season, Jacob has made 29 appearances for Newport, including 24 starts.
Rafferty Boyd-Kerr has donned the yellow shirt for Port 40 times in their most recent campaign, starting on 31 occasions and scoring 4 goals. Raf usually plays at No 8 for Newport.
East Cowes Vics have said:
“We’re delighted to confirm that Jacob Reynolds and Rafferty Boyd-Kerr have agreed to sign for the Vics for the 2023/24 season.
“2 young, hungry and ambitious players, who are delighted to part of this exciting new era at the club.”
East Cowes Vics manager Alex Smith – speaking to Island Echo – added:
“Jacob and Raf are the perfect profiles for the club: ambitious, relentless in their work ethic and keen to learn and improve.
Article continues below this advertisement “They’ll fit in perfectly with the group and significantly contribute to the progress of our project.”
East Cowes Vics and Cowes Sports seem set to announce further signings in the near future …
UPDATE: 21:40
East Cowes Vics have just announced the signing of Cowes midfielder Aedan Coode.
Aedan had previously played for Vics before rejoining the Yachtsmen 2 years ago.
Vics Manager Alex Smith says:
“Aedan’s a wonderful player who I’ve worked with before. He’s a terrific dribbler with outstanding creativity and balance.
“He’ll bring quality around the opposition box, as well as being a terrific character who will fit our group perfectly.”
Aedan says:
“I’m excited to have signed for Vics, and I’m looking forward to getting started. Hopefully will be a strong season ahead.”
