'Undisclosed fee' for golden boot

Canvey Island have announced the signing of striker John Sands for an undisclosed fee from Ryman Premier rivals Bury Town.

Last season’s Ryman Premier Golden Boot winner with 27 goals and 33 in all competitions, pictured, signed for the Gulls on Friday.

The 26-year-old centre forward came through the ranks at Cambridge United before joining Mildenhall Town and later Bury Town. In total, he'd notched up an impressive 59 goals in 109 appearances for the Blues with seven of his goals coming this season.

Gulls manager Danny Heale said: "I'm delighted that John has agreed to join the club, and in my opinion we now have the best striker in the league which will be a massive boost for us.

"I'd like to thank Chairman George Frost and Director of Football John Batch for their hard work in bring John to the club, and I'd also like to thank Bury Town for their co-operation."

Sands will not be eligible for Canvey's FA Cup tie at Biggleswade Town on Saturday or in the FA Trophy after playing in both competitions for the Blues.