Marine swoop to secure duo

Jun 25 2009 by James Connor, Crosby Herald

Marine Manager Kevin Lynch and club chairman Paul Leary with players Neil Black and Tony Davies _460

MARINE boss Kevin Lynch has made his first move in the transfer market, signing central defender Tony Davies and striker Neil Black.

Highly rated Davies, 24, joined the Mariners in March from Denbigh Town and played in seven games at the end of last season. His performances impressed the new manager Kevin Lynch, who has been quick to secure the player on a contract for next season.

Black, 27, is an experienced striker and returns to Marine after playing for the Mariners for four seasons earlier in his career leaving for Skelmersdale United in 2005 before moving on to Colwyn Bay were he became leading goal scorer with 30 goals. A stint at Cammell Laird followed before returning back to Colwyn Bay and last season he was Witton Albion’s top scorer with 16 goals.

Marine Chairman Paul Leary said: “The signing of Neil and Tony gives a clear indication of the quality and type of players that we want to bring to our Club.

“I am absolutely thrilled that they have agreed to sign for Marine and it is a great start to our player preparations for next season. I especially, welcome Neil back to Marine and also congratulate Tony on securing a contract that is well deserved.”

Marine Manager Kevin Lynch added: “I am really pleased to have these players on board and their signings show that we are moving in the right direction.

“Tony came to us last season and with a good pre-season under his belt it will be like a new signing.

“Neil has played for Marine before and knows what the Club is about. Since he left he has gained valuable experience that will benefit us immensely. His work-rate and goals will add to the quality we already have and his signing is an indication of the type of player we want at the Club ”