Urchins add Gate defender

AFC Hornchurch have agreed terms with their midfield pairing Frankie Curley and Joey May and brought in Margate defender Phil Starkey.

With the new campaign less than three weeks away, Tambeson Eyong has also put pen-to-paper for the Urchins along with Billy Coyne, boosting manager Colin McBride's plans as they look to bounce back after relegation from Conference South in May.

Defender Starkey, pictured, switched from Ryman Premier rivals Margate on Thursday. The 25-year-old started his career at Crystal Palace and went on to play for Ebbsfleet United, Tonbridge Angels and Braintree Town before signing for Conference South Dover Athletic in June 2011.