Gunners keeper staying in Ryman

By David Watters

Harrow Borough

Former Arsenal keeper James Shea will continue playing in the Ryman League after signing for Harrow Borough.

Shea, who's been at Needham Market since last month and gave a man-of-the-match performance in Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Football Conference leaders Cambridge United, is still training with the Premier League's Gunners.

In 2009 the 22-year-old was part of the Arsenal side who won the FA Youth Cup, pictured, and the Premier Academy League. The following year he was invited to train with England and he's also enjoyed loan spells at Southampton and Dagenham & Redbridge last season.

Boro manager Dave Anderson has also signed three other players on dual registrations in Ryan Parsons, Anthony Maissiat and Victor Osobu.

Defender Parsons, 29, arrives from Southern Premier Division leaders Hemel Hempstead Town. He's previously played for Wycombe Wanderers, Windsor & Eton, Maidenhead United, Windsor FC and Harefield United.

Maissiat, 25, is another defender and also joins from Hemel. He kicked off his career in France with Beaune Youth before moving on to Ligue 2 side Dijon FCO followed by Ligue 1 outfit Evian-Thonon-Gaillard FC.

Striker Osobu, 25, has joined Anderson's squad from Southern Premier neighbours St Albans City. He's also played for Hemel and has previously turned out for Slough Town, Beaconsfield SYCOB, Windsor & Eton, AFC Hayes and Maltese side Mosta FC.

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