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An inconsistent start to the season for the Linnets will be on manager Paul Turner’s mind. However, an impressive 3-2 win over Wessex Premier Moneyfields in the League Cup on Tuesday night, proves the Linnets are a strong side in the division. KEVIN PIPKIN looks at the New Milton Town squad on show this afternoon.

The Linnets arrive at Foxcotte Park after their opening day victory over Millbrook, which was followed up with a 4-2 defeat at Romsey Town.

Luke Stone was on target for the Linnets in their trip to Verwood Town, which proved to be the only goal of the game at Potterne Park.

New Milton must have been looking to achieve back-to-back league wins with the visit of Downton, but a brace from substitute TJ Moseley and further goals from Oliver Davies and from Downton top scorer Krzysztof Krystofowicz ensured a 4-1 win for the Robins. Luke Stone was again on target for the Linnets with their consolation goal.

New Milton then took on Fleet Town in the Hampshire Senior Cup in a match that can only be described as a game of two halves, due to the slope on the pitch.

The Linnets took the lead in the 38th minute with Luke Stone finding the net again. The lead lasted until the 60th minute when Fleet equalised and would find a late winner in the 86th minute.

Last Saturday saw New Milton return to league action with a home match against resurged Totton & Eling. A first half brace from George Deem and a further goal from Elliott Pearce-Eavis gave the Linnets a 3-1 advantage at halftime.

Brandon Hamerston added a fourth in the second half as New Milton triumphed 4-2 over the Millers in front of a crowd of 101 people.

On Tuesday night, the Linnets out fought their higher league opponents, with the tie featuring three red cards, two penalties and a sin binning.

George Deem scored a brace with Ethan Ouarchioni also on target as the Linnets advanced to the next wound.

THE GOALKEEPER: OLLIE BULL

A highly rated keeper, who joined the Linnets at the start of last season from Bashley and made 38 appearances for the club during that debut season. Faces fierce competition from Luke Dennison, who has been with the club for five seasons.

New Milton are fortunate to have two strong goalkeepers in their squad.

THE DEFENDER: JOE KIMBER

Club vice-captain and centre-half, who joined the Linnets from Verwood Town three years ago.

He has also previously played for Poole Town.

ON THE RADAR:

NEW MILTON TOWN THE MANAGER: PAUL TURNER

In his third season at the club after joining in August 2020, taking over from Nigel Green and Paul Nineham, who had left the club during the previous campaign.

Previously with Poole Town for eight years where he worked his way up through the ranks from youth and U18 level to become the reserves team manager.

THE MIDFIELDER: TYRRELL SAMPSON THE STRIKER: GEORGE DEEM

In his third season with the Linnets. Previously with Poole Town, Sampson can play on either wing or also up front.

Made over 40 appearances last season with 18 goals, proved to be an important player in the Linnets side last season and has already made 6 appearances with 1 goal this current campaign. In his second season, having previously played for Hamworthy Rec, Christchurch and Hamworthy United Reserves.

Deem has already matched his goal tally for last least, where he scored 4 times in 25 appearances. This season he’s 4 goals from 4 appearances.

WATCH OUT FOR… LUKE STONE

Joined from Christchurch and has made 18 appearances last season and have scored 8 goals. Has also played for Hamworthy United, where he made 24 appearances and scored 26 goals.

Stone is the current club top scorer this season with five goals from five appearances, including an opening day brace against Millbrook and the winning goal against Verwood Town so far this season.

ON THE RADAR:

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POSITION: DEFENDER | AGE: 29 STAUS: SIGNED AFTER LEAVING ANDOVER TOWN

HE SAID: “It’s a club I’ve been with since the age of 15, growing up in the reserves and then progressing into the first team. When I left last season I thought it was the right decision as I feel the time away has made me a better player. After speaking to John and Danny and seeing the calibre of signings coming in helped massively with my decision. ”

DANNY FIELD

POSITION: DEFENDER | AGE: 27 STAUS: SIGNED AFTER LEAVING BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS

HE SAID: “I decided to return to New Street because it’s my local club and after a few seasons away I wanted to get back enjoying my football again. John and Danny have a good setup here and the club is certainly heading in the right direction.”

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Andover New Street Social Club Membership

Benefits include: Reduced Admission to First Team Home Matches Entry to ANS Swifts & ANS Ladies Home Matches Use of facilities at Foxcotte Park at Discounted Rates Reduced bar prices for drinks