Former Chelsea and Crawley Town keeper exits Horsham FC - but Di Paola moves quickly to bring in ex-Bognor favourite
Horsham FC have confirmed the departure of former Chelsea and Crawley Town goalkeeper Mitch Beeney – but have moved quickly to bring in his replacement.
Beeney has moved to National League South outfit Concord Rangers in a deal that will see him double his money, according to Hornets manager Dominic Di Paola.
The 27-year-old had been an ever-present for Horsham since signing from Isthmian Premier rivals Bowers & Pitsea in the summer.
The keeper appeared 14 times in all competitions for the Hornets. Beeney made his final Horsham appearance in their agonising 2-0 defeat at Folkestone Invicta in the FA Trophy first round on Saturday.
Speaking to Horsham’s website, Di Paola said: “I can’t blame him for going. Not only is he stepping up a level but he’s doubling the money he was getting with us so who wouldn’t say no to that?
“It’s frustrating because he was getting better every week for us.”
But Di Paola moved quickly to bring in Beeney’s replacement, snapping up ex-Bognor Regis Town favourite Amadou Tangara.
The Ivorian joins Horsham after a brief spell at Margate. He departed the Kent coast at the start of the month following ‘changes in personal circumstances’.
Tangara is well thought of by former clubs Bognor and Margate. Rocks boss Robbie Blake said Tangara was ‘nothing short of magnificent’ during his three-year spell at Bognor, while Gate manager Adam Drury hailed the Ivorian as ‘one of the best goalkeepers in the league’.
Di Paola added: “Amadou is experienced at this level and nearly joined us in the summer. We knew he was available so we spoke to him and he was delighted to sign.
“He’s a lovely bloke and an excellent keeper so we’re pleased to have him on board”.
Tangara could make his Hornets debut tomorrow [Tuesday] evening when they entertain Whitehawk in the Velocity Trophy.