Horsham FC announce first signing of the summer

Horsham FC have announced their first summer signing ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.
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The Hornets have snapped up experienced full back Bobby Price from Isthmian Premier rivals Carshalton Athletic.

The 26-year-old, who announced his departure from Colston Avenue last month, appeared almost 300 times for the Robins and scored 26 goals.

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Price made his Carshalton debut in October 2013 and netted his first senior goal a week later.

Having come through the Robins’ academy as a midfielder, he enjoyed his most prolific season in 2016-17 when he scored nine goals.

Price was named Carshalton vice-captain in 2017-18 and helped the Robins win the Isthmian South title at the end of that campaign.

The defender made 33 appearances in all competitions for Carshalton last season.

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Speaking to Horsham’s website, Price said: “I’ve relocated, and with the manager going [at Carshalton], that was the tip of the iceberg where I thought it was time for me to go and have a change of scenery.

Horsham FC have announced their first summer signing ahead of the 2022-23 Isthmian Premier campaign. Picture by Steve RobardsHorsham FC have announced their first summer signing ahead of the 2022-23 Isthmian Premier campaign. Picture by Steve Robards
Horsham FC have announced their first summer signing ahead of the 2022-23 Isthmian Premier campaign. Picture by Steve Robards

“I was talking about it with friends and family for a couple of weeks but once I came down here and spoke to Dom [Di Paola, Hornets manager], I got a good feel of it, so it was an easy decision.”

“It’s a pretty similar club, in terms of set up and the pitch and I know its a club on the up, and ambitious. Winning the League Cup, the FA Cup run, the growing youth set up, and the crowds now averaging 900+, shows that.

“I’m naturally fit so I like to get up and down as much as I can. I like to get in the box and drift inside, overloading those midfield areas. I’m quite an attacking full back and like to get forward and put crosses into the box.”

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“For me personally, I didn’t score any goals last year, which is the first season in my career where I’ve not scored, and I was disappointed. So, if this year I can get back to chipping in five or six, then I’ll be happy.

“Dom’s retained the core group of players, and having played against Horsham, they’ve always been a good side, so if we can add a few more to an already talented squad, there’s no reason why we can’t go and push on.”

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