Marv-ellous signing for Eastleigh

By Wendy Gee


EASTLEIGH have started their summer business early, signing striker Marvin Williams from Blue Square Bet South rivals Salisbury.

The 24-year-old, who can also play as a wide midfielder, started his career at Millwall and joined Salisbury mid-season from Hemel Hemel Hempstead Town, who were managed at the time by ex-Whites boss Tommy Widdrington.

Williams has signed an initial two-year deal for the Spitfires, whose manager Ian Baird said: “Marvin is a player I’ve been tracking for a while and looked very dangerous when we played Salisbury in February “He’s quick, direct and will add good competition for places.

“He’s still a young lad with bags of potential and hopefully can fulfill that and progress with us.”

After leaving Millwall, Williams played for Yeovil, Brentford and Torquay before making seven appearances for Swedish third division side Ostersunds FK in 2010.

Prior to joining Hemel Hempstead in early 2011, an offer from Spanish side CF Gandia fell through at the 11th hour.

The Sydenhams-born player has turned down other offers from home and abroad to join Eastleigh's push for Conference National football, led by majority shareholder Stewart Donald.

"Marvin was a key target for Bairdy and we are delighted he has chosen to join us over his other options," said Donald.

Williams is a similar type of forward to Bradley Bubb, who played for Eastleigh on loan from Aldershot Town this season, but he can also play out wide.

Baird is keen to do a permanent deal with Bubb, admitting: "I've pursued him non-stop but the two conversations I've had with his agent have lasted 30 seconds.

"He's meant to be getting back to me, but still hasn't.

"He and Marvin are similar in that they're both quite small and extremely pacy with good movement and I would love to have the pair of them. But, as far as Bradley's concerned, I can only keep knocking at the door."

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