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Former Ebbsfleet United forward Josh Umerah joins National League Torquay United.

By: Matthew Panting mpanting@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 13:00, 09 September 2020

Updated: 13:17, 09 September 2020

Former Ebbsfleet forward Josh Umerah is staying in the National League signing for Torquay United.

The 23-year-old forward left the Fleet at the end of last season, scoring five goals in 30 league games.

Former Fleet forward Josh Umerah has joined Torquay United. Picture: Andy Jones FM42185367

Ironically, two of those goals came against Torquay when the Fleet were beaten 4-2 at Stonebridge Road in October 2019.

Torquay boss Gary Johnson said: “I’m very pleased that Josh has agreed to join us,” said Johnson

“It gives us, as I always say, another golf club in our bag. He’s a presence, he’s quick and strong, and gives us another option up front.

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“I am pleased with my squad now, and if we can keep them all fit and healthy, then it’s a competitive one.”

Umerah started his career at Charlton and played for Boreham Wood before joining Ebbsfleet last summer .

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