Millers bring in Invicta stalwart

Folkestone Invicta have announced the departure of long-serving defender Nathanial Blanks, who is joining South East Division Cray Valley PM.

Nathaniel has been wearing stripes since 2012, and has made more than three hundred appearances for the club. His decision to leave is mainly down to a wish to spend more time with his family- he lives much, much closer to Cray than he does to Folkestone. he spent a short time on loan with the Millers towards the end of last season, playing twice- in victories over Ramsgate and Whyteleafe.

Invicta manager Neil Cugley explained:

"Obviously, I’m very sorry to see Blanksy go, but I fully understand his reasons, it was incredible the number of miles he has travelled whilst at the club, and with a busy job and a daughter just arrived it is time for him to think of his family life a bit more. He was great to manage and although he isn’t what you’d call a flair player, I always knew he would give 100% effort and determination. To be part of a team that wins a League title by twenty-five points at any level shows what a good player he is.

It’ll be strange when we do get back and he’s not around the dressing room, his bubbly character and sense of humour will definitely be missed, but of course I wish him well at Cray Valley PM where he will be a vital and experienced member of Kevin Watson’s squad."

You can read an interview with him on the Invicta website, where he discusses his career with the club and his decision to depart. Head here to find it.