EBBSFLEET UNITED'S two most experienced players have signed new contracts with the club for the new season.

Skipper Paul McCarthy, overwhelmingly chosen as Player of the Year in three polls, and defender Peter Hawkins have signed on for the 2007/2008 season, much to the delight of manager Liam Daish.

He said: "We lacked a little experience in the run in at the end of last season. To add Paul and Peter to the players who have already committed themselves to the club for next season is great news as they both performed brilliantly for us last term.

"Both Paul and Peter showed the value of their experience in a largely young side, and I hope to be able to add more players with their kind of credentials to the squad."

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