AFC Fylde assistant boss is buoyed by the club's new additions

AFC Fylde assistant boss Nick Chadwick is pleased with the new arrivals at Mill Farm this week.
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Coasters’ manager Jim Bentley had previously spoken of his desire to reinforce the squad given their hectic programme of National League North and cup commitments.

By Wednesday the squad had already gained two bodies in the form of striker Jack Sampson, signed from Southport, and centre-half Jack Sanders on loan from Wigan.

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Sanders is well-known to Chadwick from their time together at Wigan's Academy and his arrival is timely after club captain Nathan Pond suffered a groin injury in the FA Cup win over Altrincham.

AFC Fylde assistant manager Nick Chadwick   Picture: Steve McLellanAFC Fylde assistant manager Nick Chadwick   Picture: Steve McLellan
AFC Fylde assistant manager Nick Chadwick Picture: Steve McLellan

Chadwick said: “A squad always has to evolve and we’ve been able to bring in two more this week.

“Jack Sampson is a big signing for us and Jack Sanders arrives at a good time with Pondy’s strain.

“Hopefully the injury is not as bad as we first feared and I’m sure Nathan will be working to get back as quickly as he can.

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“The players we are working with are doing us proud but you are always looking to improve.”

Sanders came straight into the side for Wednesday's 3-2 win over Kettering Town, while Sampson also made his debut as a late substitute just hours after his signing was confirmed.

Both will hope to be involved today as Fylde are back at Mill Farm to face Farsley Celtic for the second time this month.

Fylde won 3-1 in West Yorkshire in the FA Cup third qualifying round and today bid to make it four wins out of four in the league.

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