Double-take for Ryman fans!

By David Watters

Chipstead

Ryman League fans could be thinking they are seeing double next season after Chipstead secured the signature of Jaydon Gibbs, twin of England and Arsenal star Kieran.

A product of the Wimbledon and MK Dons Academy, the 23-year-old, pictured, is left-footed like his brother but likes to play further forward in midfield.

In 2011 he won Guildford City's Young Player of the Year accolade and first played for Whyteleafe after leaving the Dons.

The Ryman South's Chips believe they've signed a top talent and are also hoping a little stardust might rub off on them with his Gunners' brother known to be one of his biggest supporters.

Chipstead manager Kevin Rayner says he's already seen the south London-born professional at High Road and joked to the Surrey Mirror: "If there are any Arsenal fans in the area then they should make Chipstead their second team.

"Not only do we have a great player in Jaydon, but his brother has already been down to watch him. They aren't identical twins but they definitely look alike."

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