Ukrainian duo boost Bognor ranks

Rocks bosses Jack Pearce and Robbie Blake are running the rule over two Ukrainian players with a view to provide cover as the push for a play-off place in the BetVictor Premier League gathers pace.
By Carl Eldridge
Published 12th Mar 2020, 21:27 BST
Updated 12th Mar 2020, 21:30 BST
James Crane, right, and Dan Smith congratulate Tommy Leigh on his goal in the win at Horsham at the weekend / Picture: Tommy McMillanJames Crane, right, and Dan Smith congratulate Tommy Leigh on his goal in the win at Horsham at the weekend / Picture: Tommy McMillan
James Crane, right, and Dan Smith congratulate Tommy Leigh on his goal in the win at Horsham at the weekend / Picture: Tommy McMillan

The duo -- forward Bohdan Skyba and defensive midfielder Yurii Moroz -- are training with the club and have registered in time for the excitement of the run-in.

Bognor collected a valuable three points midweek with a convincing 2-0 victory at West Sussex rivals Horsham and they get the chance to increase their tally when they host Corinthian Casuals on Saturday.

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Rocks general manager Simon Cook has confirmed international clearance has already been gained for Skyba and Moroz. He added: "Both players developed with the U21 side of Ukrainian Premier League side Vorskla Poltava. Bohdan then moved to join FC Kobeliaky, whilst Yurii spent last season at Legion Poltava. Both clubs play in the third tier of Ukrainian football.

"Both are now living in the area, and approached the club having already watched several matches at Nyewood Lane."

Meanwhile, Bognor have allowed utility man Eddie Wakley to join BetVictor Isthmian South East Division Three Bridges on loan until the end of the season.

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