'He has shown what he can do' - good start for Matlock Town's new man
Dutch defender Levi Andoh has got off to a winning start at Matlock Town.
He was part of the team which beat Carlton Town 4-1 in their final pre-season friendly last weekend.
Standing 6ft 4in tall, the 26-year-old brings good non-league experience.
He has turned out for clubs including York City, Hereford, Truro City and Darlington and was most recently at Kettering.
"Levi put on a very good show against Carlton,” said assistant manager Ricky Ravenhill. “We know what he's about and he showed the people who haven’t seen him what he can do.
"He’s a strong defensive performer and also very good at stepping forward.”
The win was sealed by two goals apiece from Conor Washington and winger Ryan McLean, the recent signing from Buxton.
"We looked like a team with the units in sync,” said Ravenhill.
"Everyone is on the same page and of course everyone knows about the threat we can cause at the other end.
"We created enough chances to probably score double what we scored.”
The Gladiators have a break from match action before their Northern Premier League East Division opener at home to Dunston – last season’s fellow play-off candidates – on August 8.
Town are also in the market for even more new blood should the right person arise.
"It would be silly to shut off and not be looking,” added Ravenhill.
"We are always in the market but it’s got to the right person who is going to add something to the team. If something comes along to make us better than we will see where we go with it. I’m happy with the progress I have seen in pre-season week on week.”