We are delighted to an announce the signing of Tom Stephen to club.

The experienced defender joins the Gulls from Isthmian North side Brentwood Town, for whom he reached the playoffs with last season.

Prior to his time in Brentwood, he was a pivotal part of Aveley's double promotion winning side, winning the Isthmian League North title before again going up the National League South via the playoffs.

He has also gained plenty of experience at this level with the likes of Bowers & Pitsea, Concord Rangers, Redbridge and Hornchurch.

We welcome Tom to the club and wish him all the success in his time here.