Gainsborough Trinity have announced a duo of signings, including the first new name of the summer.
The Holy Blues re-signed goalkeeper Josh Render, after he impressed towards the end of the last Northern Premier League season. He joins youngster Sisa Tuntulwana, who signs for Russ Wilcox’s side after leaving Grantham Town.
The First New Name:
Tuntulwana operates as a right-back or right-wing back was swayed to join Gainsborough after speaking to the Trinity manager.
Speaking to the club website, he said: “It truly is a privilege to be part of this team, having played against Gainsborough once before, the atmosphere from the fans was electric. It was a no-brainer for me when the gaffer got in contact to play at a very good club, in a very good league.”
Wilcox added that the 20-year-old was “driven” and sees his move as a chance to continue developing.
The right-sided defender spent loan spells at Wisbech Town and Boston Town after seeing his gametime limited at step-four Grantham.
Tuntulwana becomes the first new signing of the summer, adding to the 11 players that were retained.
A Returnee Between the Sticks:
Sheffield Wednesday academy product Josh Render has sealed a permanent deal with Gainsborough after a short stint in the back-end of the 2023/24 season.
To the Trinity club website, manager Russ Wilcox said: “I am delighted that goalkeeper Josh Render has signed a contract with us for the upcoming season. He came to us to train, initially after playing a full season in Australia. He really impressed me with his hunger to succeed. His attitude and application was first class.”
“His chance to play came after Dylan Wharton got a blow to the head against Hyde United. His full debut came three days later at Matlock Town away. For me he was outstanding, keeping a clean sheet, making an important save at 1-0 and distributing the ball well,” he added.
Render made three appearances in all for the Holy Blues last term. Two came as substitute appearances, while he also kept a clean sheet in his full debut, against Matlock Town.
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