Loanee defender becomes the latest addition to AFC Fylde’s squad.

AFC Fylde head coach Craig Mahon has added another new face to his squad with the arrival of full-back Harvey Broad.

The 20-year-old has moved to Mill Farm on a season-long loan from Coventry City.

He does so after a similar spell in National League South last season with Dagenham and Redbridge, for whom he played 35 times and scored twice.

Broad said: “I’m really excited to be here and get out there.

“I spent last year at Dagenham and Redbridge and enjoyed my final months for sure.

“Now the message from Coventry is to enjoy my football in a possession-based side.

“My passing range and combining with team-mates is probably my biggest strength, so I’m keen to kick on.”

Broad follows Cedric Main, Dylan Allen-Hadley, Adam Lewis, Aaron Drewe and Zach Stritch in joining the Coasters for their return to the National League top flight.

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“We’re really pleased to have Harvey with us for the campaign,” said Mahon, whose players visit Tamworth for their second game of the season on Saturday.

“He adds another really good outlet in a wide area and adds some good competition within that full-back position, so he’s a strong bit of business who we’re excited to watch.”

Broad’s signing is the first bit of business announced by Fylde after the club’s National League embargo was lifted on Thursday.