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It has been a busy couple of weeks for Nick as he has continued his hard work to bring more players into the squad with 5 new players joining the Cannons over the past fortnight.

Winger TT Walters and left-back Tom Carlse have joined from Ramsgate, with centre-back Ollie Gray returning to the Cannons from Sevenoaks.

We have now taken four players from Isthmian South East title favourties Ramsgate in recent weeks, with Walters and Carlse following Medy Elito and Vance Bola to Reachfields. Walters scored his first Cannons goal in a 1-1 draw at Herne Bay, a result that lifted them out of the bottom four. “I’ve been after Tom Carlse for years, since I had him at Sittingbourne,” said Davis. “He’s brilliant, and he was so good on Saturday.

“He’s a leader, he’s a winner, he talks really well and it’s what he gives you going forward as well.

“I haven’t seen many full-backs that give you what he does going forward.

“He’s so intelligent with his runs and his overlaps but not only that, he drives inside as well.

“He’s such a threat going forward, when you’ve got decent wingers anyway, so he’s going to give us that.

“TT’s got good pedigree. I’ve seen him before and he’s a great lad. I remember seeing him at Greenwich Borough a few years ago and thinking, ‘Cor, he’s lively, how have they got him?’ and from there, he kicked on.”

Gray is another player Davis knows well following their time together at Sittingbourne and Ramsgate.

“I played with Ollie at Sittingbourne,” said Davis. “I must have been 31 or 32 and he was probably 21 and we formed a decent partnership. “I took him to Ramsgate when I managed there, too.

“He’s a good lad, he knows these levels really well. “He was harshly sent off on Saturday but he’s another good addition. “He’s played for Hythe a couple of times before and was keen to come back.”

Transfer activity should slow down, with the squad in a good place. It’s a case of climbing the league, with Hythe hosting Sevenoaks this Saturday (3pm). “I think we’re OK for now,” said Davis.

“There’s a good buzz and we’ve got a decent changing room now. “We’ve got some really good options, it’s trying to get that balance right but you can’t magic up a team, it takes time. “That Deal side have been together about four years and people have to realise that.

“We’re confident we can get away from the bottom four and push up the league, we really are.

“Recruitment hasn’t been as difficult as I thought it would be. “We’re bringing in some good players, some good names. “If we can get out of this period the club’s in at the minute, I think it will be a very attractive proposition going forward. “I’ve seen enough now to think, ‘Hang on, we can recruit’ and, given time, we’ll be a very good side. “Sides can be together for six months and have a whole pre-season, it doesn’t mean it’s going to click straight away either, but we’ve not had that. “But I knew the hand I was dealt and we knew players would slowly become available and they are now.”

In addition to the players signed Sam Smith & Riley Court have returned to Maidstone United following their loan spell at the club and Oscar Webb has also left the club, we wish them all well and thank them for their time at Hythe Town.

We are pleased to announce that striker Vance Bola has signed for the Cannons

We are pleased to announce that Vance has become the latest signing of manager Nick Davis. 

Nick said “Vance is a great addition to the squad, he is a proven goal scorer at this level and adds a new dynamic to our attacking options."

Vance joins us from Ramsgate having had previous spells at fellow Isthmian league teams Herne Bay, Ashford, Margate and Sittingbourne.

We are pleased to announce that striker Vance Bola has signed for the Cannons

We are pleased to announce that Vance has become the latest signing of manager Nick Davis. 

Nick said “Vance is a great addition to the squad, he is a proven goal scorer at this level and adds a new dynamic to our attacking options."

Vance joins us from Ramsgate having had previous spells at fellow Isthmian league teams Herne Bay, Ashford, Margate and Sittingbourne.

Following our victory in the first round of the Kent Senior Cup we are now drawn away to Deal Town with the fixture to be played on Tuesday 22nd October at 7.45pm.

The Cannons are pleased to announce that Sam Smith & Riley Court have joined on loan from Maidstone United

Nick Davis said “We are really pleased to bring Sam & Riley in to the squad, both players are highly rated and will strengthen the core of the team.” He also added “It is great to have such a good relationship with a side of Maidstone’s stature, we all saw how impressive they were last season and we are pleased to have a partnership with them.”

We face Erith Town on Saturday in the league, 3.00pm kickoff at Reachfields, come on down and support your Cannons.

 Nick feels he is making progress in attacking areas as he looks to add more of a goal threat to his side. Nick has signed Alex Gibson-Hammond, a young striker who spent time at National League South club Hampton & Richmond last year.

Anthony Adesite and Kelvin Ogboe are also on board, appearing in a 2-0 Velocity Cup defeat at Deal last night as Davis addresses an area where the Cannons were short.

“We’re slowly getting there,” said Davis, who is also looking at ex-Derby man Jahmal Hector-Ingram.

“We need more attacking options. “When I came to the club we had Bruno Tavares, and Sammi Takaloo was the only other attacking option. “We had no wingers, no No.10, nothing. “It’s important we’re able to pose some sort of threat and the additions we’re making will give us an edge going forward.” Hythe have also signed midfielders Michael Aziaya and Siao Blackwood.

Like Gibson-Hammond, they made their debuts as the Cannons came from a goal down to beat Herne Bay 2-1 in Isthmian South East on Tuesday last week.

Lex Allan and Tavares, with a penalty, scored the goals as Davis picked up his first win since taking charge last month. The new lads also appeared at the weekend as a goal five minutes from time saw the Cannons edged 1-0 by Sevenoaks. Davis said: “It was great to get that first win. It was a bit nervy towards the end but we were deserved winners. “It was good because we’ve gone from having three subs and seven teenagers in the FA Trophy to bringing in two or three new players and it makes a huge difference. “I was disappointed we didn’t get anything at Sevenoaks - I think we deserved at least a draw - but the performance showed the progress we’re making which is the main thing.

“I felt we were a bit leggy at the end where our fitness isn’t the best at the minute.

“That’s something we’ve got to work on in training and then you need the players to do their own bits outside football as well.“That’s just where we are at. It’ll take a bit of time but that’s fine.”

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The Club are please to announce that Lex Allan has been named as the new captain of Hythe Town following Jack Steventon’s departure.

Manager Nick Davis said “Lex is our captain now,”

“He was delighted when I offered it to him and he’s probably been our best player. He’s been fantastic.

“I’ve known him a long time and he’s grown into a fantastic player. He’s certainly progressed. He’s very consistent, very good in the air and decent on the ball. “He’s a good all-round centre-half at this level.”

The club welcome Nick Davis as our manager following the departure of Sammy Moore.

Nick has had a number of managerial roles starting with a spell as joint manager of Sittingbourne in 2014 before standing down but returned as sole manager in the same year. In 2018 he left Sittingbourne going on to be assistant at Sheppey United. He managed Ramsgate for a short while before taking over at VCD Athletic in September 2020 after being assistant manager at Faversham Town.

He left to go back to Sittingbourne in 2022, but things didn’t work out and departed last year. He had playing experience at Maidstone United, Fisher, Ramsgate, Tonbridge Angels and Sittingbourne.

A Cannons statement said: “The Cannons are delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Davis as our new manager. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, Nick brings a fresh perspective and dynamic leadership to the team. Join us in welcoming Nick to the Cannons family, and let’s look forward to an exciting new chapter together.”

Hythe Town FC can confirm Sammy Moore has resigned as first team manager with immediate effect.

The process of appointing a new manager to take the club forward is now underway. The club would like to place on record their thanks to Sammy and Darren for all of their hard work since taking over last season.

The football club will make no further comment.