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Pitmen make double signing
Friday 2nd November 2007, 11:36AM GMT.
Hednesford have signed Stafford Rangers midfielder Sebastian Arnolin and Walsall striker Chris Hanna in time for tomorrow’s FA Trophy clash against Guiseley.
Frenchman Arnolin, 19, has joined on a month’s loan, while Hanna, a first year professional at the Banks’s Stadium, signed before 12 noon to be available for the second qualifying round tie at Keys Park.
Australian defender Ben Wells, who had been on trial at Walsall, has also signed after making his debut in the 6-1 rout of Stamford.
Manager Phil Starbuck was keen to recruit after starting the week with 10 casualties.
“Sebastian can play anywhere across midfield and will probably play in the centre tomorrow,” said Starbuck.
“He’s played a few games for Stafford and lost his place recently, but there’s no question of a permanent deal because Phil Robinson wants to keep him. But he’s happy to let him come to help us out for a month.”
Hednesford’s injury crisis is easing with Paul Robinson, Ross Adams, Mario Pedro and Ross Dyer declaring themselves fit.
But midfielder Steve Palmer and strikers Tom Ward and Reece Styche are ruled out for tomorrow.
Midfielder Chris Adam and striker Alan Nagington are letting Starbuck know whether they are fit today.
Injury-hit defender Gary Sucharewycz has signed for Hucknall to cut down on travelling with his wife pregnant.
Of tomorrow’s tie, Starbuck warned: “Even with a full team it would be very difficult because of injuries, so with what we’ve got it’s going to be very tough.”
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