Rustell and Pardoe add to Bognor Regis Town’s attacking options

Former Chichester City forward Rustell moves to the Nye Camp from Moneyfields while left-winger Pardoe makes the switch having departed Dorchester Town.

And striker Cal Laycock has agreed to stay with the club for next season too.

Rustell and Pardoe arrive a week after boss Hollands revealed that he had secured the signings of attackers Luke Roberts and Henry Landers ahead of the upcoming Isthmian South Central division campaign.

They join new faces Liam Webber, Josh Batt, and Tommy Scott while Tommy Block, Ethan Robb, Lennie Smith, Kaya Tshaka and Charlie Glasspool have already been retained from last term’s group – with announcements of more players staying at the club expected soon.

Rustell, formerly of Midhurst & Easebourne, said switching to Bognor was an easy decision. He said: "I first spoke to Danny, and he told me what his plans were for the season it was just so persuasive, I couldn’t say no! It sounds brilliant.

"I mean, the boys, the team and, obviously, the new facilities are lovely here. Who’d not want to play here? I'm really looking forward to it, get my head down and see what we can do together as a team.”

Meanwhile, Pardoe says he is excited by the plans in place under Hollands and No.2 Ben Kneller.

He added: "I had a few chats with Danny and Ben and really liked what I was hearing. I like the vision of where we're aiming to go this year and, not just this year, but the plan ahead. Bognor were in a higher league before and we’d like to get back there as quick as possible. I like how they plan to play football; it’s a team with a vision and I want to be part of it."

And Pardoe added that playing in front of the green and white army was also a factor in his decision to join. He explained: "I've seen a few videos of the fans, and Ben mentioned the club has really good support and good following at each game, which is always a bonus. I’ve always played at clubs with really strong support and it makes such a difference to the players -- we get to know the fans.”

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U14s GET IN FREE

Children under 14 will once again get their football fix for free at Bognor Regis Town home games, thanks to an extension to a community partnership with West Sussex firm Barfoots.

Barfoots – an award-winning, sustainable, global farming and food business with a base in Pagham – and the Rocks have teamed up for a third season for a deal to offer free entry to all Isthmian South Central division matches.

A club spokesman said the club were delighted to extend the partnership: “We are grateful to Barfoots once again for entering into this unique partnership. We feel this initiative will prove invaluable in encouraging youngsters to come along and experience football here at Nyewood Lane.”

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