Bees swoop at the double to sign Brackley Town title winners Carline and Newton

The Bees have already moved to retain the bulk of their squad from their impressive Pitchng-In Southern League Premier Central campaign, which saw them finish fifth and reach the play-offs, and manager Mitch Austin has now brought in two impressive new boys as well.

Joining from Brackley are defender George Carline and striker Danny Newton.

Former Chesterfield, Gloucester City and Leamington defender Carline joins the Bees having been named in the National League North team of the season.

"George is a versatile defender who will give us excellent options across the back line," Austin told @HarbTownFC.

"His experience will be invaluable to help us push on at the right end of the table.

"Adding George to our already announced retained list gives us a fantastic base from which to build."

Also joining from the Saints is another experienced campaigner in Newton, who has also played for the likes of Stevenage, Boreham Wood and Tamworth.

A hard-working, tireles front-runner, Austin said of his new striker: "We are absolutely delighted to get a deal done with Danny, he is a defender's nightmare and scores goals.

"It was an area of the pitch that we identified at the end of last season that needed strengthening.

"He will complement our other forward players. He has had a great career so far and we hope that this will continue with us."