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Pennell Boost for Eagles

Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central newcomers Bedford Town have strengthened their squad with the signing of defender Luke Pennell.

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After spells as a schoolboy at MK Dons and the now-defunct Rushden & Diamonds, the now 26-year-old moved on to play for Banbury United, Wolverton Town and Dunstable Town.

It was at Dunstable that the 6’3″ defender attracted the interest of Dagenham & Redbridge, then in League Two.

He signed for the club in March 2016 and went on to make a total of 47 appearances for the Daggers, scoring one goal, with his form for the East London outfit earning him an England C call up in late 2018.

He signed for then-National League South club Maidstone United in July 2019 and left in January 2020 and signed for National League North outfit Gloucester City before moving to National League South side Braintree Town in the summer of 2021.

Bedford manager Gary Setchell told his club’s website: "When Jon Taylor made me aware that Luke might be available, it was a no-brainer to speak to him and see if he would come over to the Eyrie.

“He is a player who is strong and played at the top end of non-League for many years. Special thanks go to Jon for enabling this to happen, through his connection with Luke already".

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Pennell Boost for Eagles

Sunday 26 June 22 I 07:45:22

Photo by

After spells as a schoolboy at MK Dons and the now-defunct Rushden & Diamonds, the now 26-year-old moved on to play for Banbury United, Wolverton Town and Dunstable Town.

It was at Dunstable that the 6’3″ defender attracted the interest of Dagenham & Redbridge, then in League Two.

Bedford manager Gary Setchell told his club’s website: "When Jon Taylor made me aware that Luke might be available, it was a no-brainer to speak to him and see if he would come over to the Eyrie.

“He is a player who is strong and played at the top end of non-League for many years. Special thanks go to Jon for enabling this to happen, through his connection with Luke already".