Swifts swoop for former Halstead man Bryan (From Maldon and Burnham Standard)

Swifts swoop for former Halstead man Bryan

3:38pm Wednesday 28th July 2010

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HEYBRIDGE Swifts have completed the signing of prolific striker Chris Bryan.

The long-serving former Halstead Town man wants to test himself at a higher level and has agreed terms at Scraley Road.

He is unavailable for Saturday’s glamour pre-season friendly against a West Ham XI but should make his first appearance in Tuesday’s match against Chelmsford City.

Swifts boss Wayne Bond told the Standard: “We’re delighted to have signed Chris.

“He’s a proven goal-scorer in the Ridgeons League, having been very successful during his time with Halstead.

“But he wants to test himself at a higher level and we’re delighted to give him that opportunity here.”

Bryan had an injury-plagued season last term but still finished the campaign on a high by scoring in the First Division Knockout Cup final, against FC Clacton.

Ironically, he has previously been linked with a move to Swifts’ neighbours Maldon Town but decided to stay loyal to Halstead.

However, Jody Brown’s recent departure from the managerial hot-seat there may have been part of his thinking in leaving now.

Swifts’ pre-season preparations continued with a 1-0 defeat at Aveley on Saturday.

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