Gulls snap up defender Girdlestone

CANVEY ISLAND have secured the services of defender,  Rob Girdlestone, who joins the Gulls from Maldon & Tiptree.

The 24-year-old started out with West Ham United before enjoying spells ay Chelmsford City and Canvey#s local rivals, Concord Rangers.

After appearing 76 times for the Beach Boys, Girdlestone joined the Jammers, playing a part in their history-making Emirates Fa Cup run as well as helping them to the cusp of the Isthmian League North title before the season was curtained due to the pandemic.