Born in Pembury, 22-year-old Philpot spent his youth career at Millwall and eventually made it into their first team, scoring one goal in 9 appearances for them.

Whilst at The New Den he had loan spells at Bromley, Woking and Welling United before joining Dartford on a permanent basis in 2018.

He scored 5 times in 21 appearances for the Wings before making the step up to National League level with Maidstone United.

He had a brief spell at Bromley before signing for Barrow AFC in March 2019.

New Staines boss Anthony Gale has brought former fan favourite Ashley Lodge back to Wheatsheaf Park.

The 29-year-old spent several seasons with the Swans in a couple of spells, making over 150 appearances and picking up several player awards prior to his departure in December 2015.

Before joining Staines in 2012, Lodge played for Molesey and Ashford Town (Middx) and after the Swans, turned out for Hayes & Yeading United, Egham Town and back at Molesey.

The Swans have also signed young striker Calvin Barreto.

Barreto has been playing for Old Windsor in the East Berkshire League and was also dual registered with Staines.

He was originally with Uhlsport Hellenic League side Windsor FC.