Aspin says experienced Leon Legge will help Nathan Smith’s development
Manager Neil Aspin says that new signing Leon Legge is an experienced player who can help Nathan Smith’s development.
Legge signed for the Valiants on Wednesday alongide former TNS centre-half Connell Rawlinson.
I also felt that, for the development of Nathan Smith, he needs to have someone who is experienced to try to get the best out of him and bring him through as well…
Aspin commented: “It was important that we got a centre half who is experienced and one who can head the ball. In this league, you have to have someone who can head the ball and be strong in the air because set pieces at both ends are so important.
“I also felt that, for the development of Nathan Smith, he needs to have someone who is experienced to try to get the best out of him and bring him through as well.
“We have to realise he is still learning and has had a really difficult couple of seasons where the team has been struggling and he has had to battle with numerous different partners.
“So, to get the best out of Nathan, we needed to get someone who is experienced. Leon is experienced, strong and has played a lot at this level.”