Holgate on his way

Ahead of our FA Trophy game with Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday, it would appear Eastleigh have signed striker Ashan Holgate from tomorrow's visitors to the Silverlake Stadium.


ASHAN HOLGATE - On his Eastleigh debut against Braintree Town - 01/12/2007

"We (Weston-Super-Mare) have sold Ashan Holgate to Eastleigh Football Club. Eastleigh made an enquiry about him 10 days ago; we didn’t want Ashan to go but through personal reasons, in the end, it was in the best interests of Ashan that he moved to Eastleigh. Ashan is a player for the future; he’s still only 21 years of age, we’ve got a sell-on clause, if he moves on again.

Once he becomes a bit more consistent I think he will be a Football League player – his presence is immense and he’ll he sadly missed here at Weston super Mare Football Club.

It’s the best move for Ashan Holgate – we’ve only had him a short space of time, and we’re sad to see him go but we wish him all well and if it doesn’t work out for him he’s always welcome back."

Ashan, who is still only 21 can play either as an attacking midfielder or as a striker. Having been released from Swindon Town manager Paul Sturrock in May 2007, Holgate signed for Weston-Super-Mare at the start of the 2007/8 campaign.

** UPDATE ** -

Press Release from Eastleigh FC, http://www.eastleigh-fc.co.uk

"The Club can confirm that we have agreed a fee with Weston-Super -Mare for the transfer of their exciting young striker, Ashan Holgate (21).

We have also agreed personal terms with the player, and he has signed a Contract with us, subject only to a medical which will take place early next week.

The Club are indebted to the Board of Directors, who have sanctioned this signing - which we would hope will further enhance our drive towards a high placed finish in the Blue Square South League table."

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