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NEAL IS BACK IN RED

Needham Market are delighted to announce the signing of striker Joe Neal. 


Joe was previously at the club in 2019 while on-loan from Cambridge United, where we started his career in 2008 before leaving in 2019 and notably made his First Team debut in November 2020 in a 1-1 draw against Peterborough United in the EFL Trophy.


He also includes Royston Town, St Neots Town Biggleswade Town (all loans, with the latter also permanently), as well as St Albans City and most recently AFC Sudbury in 2023. 


Manager Tom Rothery said, "Joe was at the football club when I came back in 2019 and I really enjoyed working with him and we had a really good spell together, Joe scored a lot of goals in that short time. I’ve been very clear in my thinking and wanting to create competition and get the best out of individuals and the team. We could have remained with the options we have in the number 9 position but Joe was one of our biggest targets so to secure him is a real coup for us and adding him to the options we have in the 9 position is a real big statement of intent and I’m buzzing that so far with Tom, Bradders and Joe I’ve been able to bring in 3 of my 6 targets, hopefully I’ll get these other 3 done and then we can really be in a good position come the start of the season."


Joe said, "Being here before and knowing the club, Tom and some players that are here already was a huge plus! I know how good of a club it is and how good the fans are, they follow in their numbers and that support is massive for a player!"


 
 
 
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