Southend United have signed winger Ashley Nathaniel-George from Crawley Town.
Blues Sign Winger Ashley Nathaniel-George
Early Fight Against Relegation
Southend United boss Mark Molesley has added Ashley Nathaniel-George to bolster his attacking options.
The Blues are in an early relegation fight having failed to win any of their opening four League matches.
Nathaniel-George, 27, joins the League Two side – who have scored just two goals so far this season – on a permanent transfer.
The tricky winger joins as a relatively experienced striker in the fourth tier, netting eleven goals in 57 appearances for Crawley Town.
He started his career as an Arsenal youngster, featuring within the Gunners’ youth set-up until the age of 14.
Spells with a number of non-league sides followed. In 2015, the winger joined Potters Bar Town and scored 17 times in all competitions before linking up with Hendon in 2017.
A further 13 goals for the North-West London side followed, making him a hot talent in the Isthmian League Premier Division.
After signing a contract with Southend United, Nathaniel-George said: “I’m excited to be here and happy to get it over and done with.
“I wanted a change of scenery and to play more and hopefully I can do that here.
“I’ve been mostly used on the left [wing] but either is fine. I just enjoy playing really.
“I like to take on players and hope to bring goals and assists to the team.
“I’ve spoken to the gaffer and he’s told me what he wants to achieve, how he wants to achieve it, playing good football and I think part of my game is to play football the right way.
“I’m really optimistic about the future.”
Blues boss Mark Molesley, added: “Ash is another exciting player. He’s got really good attributes, he’s skilful, very quick and exciting so I think he’s one that will have people on the edge of their seat.
“He definitely gives us another attacking option and he’s still young enough to get a lot better, so we’re getting him at a good age. As a coaching staff we’re all going to be working hard together to unlock that potential.
“He’s come out of non-league into the league and done well and I think last year had quite a lot of interest in him, so he’s a real coup for us to get him into the building.”
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