Lewington debuts for the Nuts and Bolts

Ashford United had a last minute goalkeeper in their side as they fell to defeat against Phoenix Sports on Saturday, Chris Lewington making a debut.

Chris is no stranger to the Pitching In Isthmian League, although he has spent much of his career at a higher level. Coming through the Charlton Athletic Academy, he has spent time with Dulwich Hamlet, Sittingbourne, Margate and Leatherhead, but also played professionally for Dagenham and Redbridge and Colchester United. His other clubs include Welling United and Dover Athletic.

He joined Maidstone United in February 2019, initially as goalkeeping coach. He was part of the side that won the Kent Senior Cup in 2019, making three saves in the penalty shootout as his side overcame Bromley. He signed on at Cray Valley PM at the start of the 21-22 season, and made forty appearances- indeed he was in goal as the Millers lost narrowly to the Nuts and Bolts in the Play Off Semi-Final. He made another forty five appearances for the Millers last season.

He has recently been with Dartford.

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