The vastly experienced Fawzi Saadi has joined the Boatmen after leaving his post recently as player-manager of Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) Premier neighbours Blackfield & Langley.

The 37-year-old midfielder had been with the Watersiders since August 2019 and was appointed player-boss in May 2020.

Algerian with a British passport, he has been player-coach and then player and joint manager of another Wessex Premier side, Bournemouth Poppies, in recent seasons.

Originally with Christchurch and then, from July 2002, AFC Bournemouth, he also spent time on loan with Poppies and Algerian side CR Belouizdad whilst on the Cherries books.

He left for neighbours Poole Town in the summer of 2005 and then joined Poppies on a permanent basis in July 2008.

Also joining the Boatmen on `work experience` from Championship side AFC Bournemouth is Owen Palmer.

The 18-year-old joined the Cherries` academy as an under-11.

Signed as a central midfielder, he has also been utilised as a central defender and at right-back.

Born in Portsmouth and a former student at Crofton Secondary School, Palmer previously played for Gosport Borough.

He has been abroad on five occasions with the club, twice to Holland and three times to Italy.