Hykeham Tigers Make First Summer Signing

Hykeham Tigers have made the first step towards the challenge for 5 trophies in the forthcoming season, by Capturing there first signing of the season. Callum Fatchett, has signed on a one year rolling contract from Division Six Side Shakespeare BBH.

Callum is a 22 year old, Striker/Midfielder, who comes into the club fresh off the back of finishing runner up top goalscorer in the basement league of Lincoln Sunday Football League. Manager Darren Giovannetti commented on the signing of Callum

"Callum is a fantastic young player with a massive amount of will, passion and desire to succeed. I know how much it has taken for Callum to leave BBH and I'm very glad he's taken the decision to come and better himself, and challenge himself at a higher level. This season is very make or break for him, and I really hope the step up pays off for him"

Fatchett has an impeccable record for BBH, scoring 127 goals, in 92 games for the Division Six Outfit. Callum has been with BBH since he was 17, and has been top scorer for the club every year since 2007. Also, Fatchett won Manager's player of the season in 2009. Fatchett has been in high demand this summer, with Conningsby and other higher division clubs chasing the services of the Charlton Athletic Fan.We caught up with Fatchett for a brief interview, after he signed his contract with the club

You have been at BBH Since you were 17 Callum, How hard was it for you to leave the club?

"To be fair it was a big decision but I've been at bbh for almost 6 years and i just dont feel I could go any further in that team, I'll always be grateful i got my chance there and grew as a player but its just feels the right time to move on and push with the team for big and great things"

What are your goals for the Future?

"Well for starters I'm hoping to be able to nail down a starting position in the team but the main goal joining this team is to help push up the footballing ladder into the top division and hopefully win a few cups on the way!"

How excited are you for the new season?

"Absolutely buzzing can not wait for season to begin with the players we have and some we are bringing in its going to be a very strong and talented squad, so everyone will have to work hard for their position and with that only good things can come of it!"

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