The top class Summer signings continue to arrive at Bayliss Avenue the latest recruit being former Arsenal and Rochdale defender Ashley Probets.

The 26 year old full back joined The Gunners in August 2003 where he spent a season before transfering to Rochdale enjoying a 6 month stint in Lancashire.

A move to Conference South Dartford had looked on the cards up until recntly having featured in several of their friendlies including the matches against Millwall and Southend Utd.

Probets has spent the last two seasons with Chatham Town having previously played for Barnet, Welling Utd and VCD Athletic.

There was no hiding the delight in the voice of Mead Boss Keith McMahon when prompted about this big signing. ‘Top class addition, quality’ were the first words ushered by McMahon

‘There is little doubt that Ashley will strengthen the side immensely. His style of play will fit in with out squad perfectly, this is a major signing for this football club’