Worthing bring in Marquez and Moulton – and another Hinshelwood
The Rebels’ ranks keep growing – on and off the pitch.
Worthing added another two players to Adam Hinshelwood’s squad ahead of their National League opener at Carlisle – which they won 3-2 – and have brought the manager’s brother, highly regarded coach Paul, into the backroom team.
Paul Hinshelwood – after a brief spell at Chichester City – has been in the Reds dugout in pre-season and the Rebels say he has helped contribute to a meticulous programme of training sessions and an unbeaten summer of friendlies at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium.
The club said: “The younger ‘Hinsh’ has previously held coaching roles as part of the backroom staff at Chichester City and Bognor Regis Town, including a stint as Assistant Manager at the latter last season.
"In his playing days, the UEFA B Licence Coach turned out for some of the biggest teams across the south coast including Torquay United and Havant & Waterlooville following a period of development during his formative years in Brighton & Hove Albion’s academy.
"Towards the twilight of his time on the pitch, Paul began working as a lecturer at Chichester College – a post he held for 12 years – educating the next generation of football coaches and sportsmen in the area.
"In fact, former Worthing strikers Omar Bugiel and Ollie Pearce were two of countless young talents that have been nurtured by the newest addition to the coaching staff while at the college.
"In 2023, he moved into the title of Teaching and Learning Manager, which now sees Hinshelwood oversee the sport and public services department at the college.
Paul said: “I’m incredibly proud to be taking on this role at such an exciting time for the club. The philosophy and brand of football is something I closely identify with and having kept a very close eye on the club over the years I know what is expected. I’m looking forward to working with the staff and players to help us achieve our ambitions this season.”
He will work alongside Adam Hinshelwood and Assistant Manager Jon Meeney, with all three providing insight and expertise to the squad ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Sporting Director Nathan Bowen added: “Paul is an outstanding coach with a proven track record of developing players, while also possessing an excellent understanding of the standards, culture and style of football we are looking to continue to implement as we enter a new division.”
Meanwhile another two forward players have come in on loan.
Talented 20-year-old forward Jose Marquez has joined the Reds on a season-long loan from Forest Green Rovers – who visit Woodside Road this coming Saturday.
Emerging through the ranks in Gloucestershire, Marquez has been on the books at his parent club since the age of 13. Over the last few years, the striker’s development has been aided by a series of loans which have progressively increased in intensity and level.
Initial loans at Swindon Supermarine and Hungerford Town was followed by a stint at Alvechurch at the start of last season. While at the latter, he netted a hat-trick in the Emirates FA Cup away to Leamington, which convinced Robbie Savage to recall the youngster.
Marquez then impressed in the National League Cup with goals against West Bromwich Albion U21s and Wolves U21s, attracting the attention of National League South outfit Dorking Wanderers.
It was a short yet sweet spell at Meadowbank for the then teenager, as he scored three goals in just four appearances for the Wanderers. The 6ft frontman netted in wins over Salisbury and Enfield Town and scored a late consolation in the 2-1 defeat away to Chesham United in late November.
Another recall was exercised by Forest Green Rovers before Marquez suffered a significant injury, ruling him out for a few months. He returned in time to appear four times for the Greens as they finished inside the play-off places.
Following Brad Dolaghan’s departure to Harrogate Town last week, Marquez has succeeded the forward as Worthing’s new number 21.
Meanwhile National League South winner Remiero Moulton has rejoined the Reds on a 28-day loan from Championship side Watford.
Spending the summer training with the Hornets’ first team, the tricky winger’s arrival provides a boost to offensive options.
Moulton wrote his name into Worthing FC folklore during a momentous campaign for the Reds, with all three of his league strikes holding great significance.
After joining on loan from Watford in January, the then teenager announced himself to the Woodside faithful with a stunning drilled strike in the eventual 1-1 draw with Weston-super-Mare.
A few weeks later, the former Brighton & Hove Albion youngster produced an influential performance to help his temporary employers to a 3-1 victory over title rivals Torquay.
But by far his most iconic moment in Worthing colours occurred on Easter Monday – with a goal that ultimately put Hinshelwood’s side in the driving seat for the title. With the match perfectly poised heading into the dying embers of the match away to Dorking Wanderers, the forward unleashed an unstoppable strike that soared into the top corner of Harrison Foulkes’ net, sending a packed away end into raptures.
The Reds recorded a 2-1 triumph at Meadowbank, usurping Dorking as league leaders before lifting the National League South trophy a few weeks later at Woodside.
Moulton will now have the opportunity to build on his 23 appearances in all competitions for the Club, with four goals and three assists to date.
Hinshelwood said: “We are delighted to welcome Rem back to Woodside. Once we were made aware that bringing Remiero back was a possibility, we felt it was a no-brainer to add a player of his quality back to our ranks”
The 20-year-old is wearing the number 26 for the Reds, with his former number 25 now occupied by fellow loanee Harvey Boddy.