Barnes
was one of six academy prospects released by Premier League new boys Nottingham
Forest at the end of the 2021/22 season, having been at the City Ground since
he was 8 years old.
The
21-year-old was a fairly constant figure in Forest’s under-23 squad last
season, making 13 starts in 23 appearances as they finished fourth in the
Premier League 2 Division 2.
The
midfielder made a handful of senior appearances for the Reds under then-manager
Chris Hughton and spent part of the last campaign in Cornwall, on loan at Truro
City where he made his Vanarama National League South debut against Salisbury.
Bertram
is a tough tackling player who is equally at home when deployed on defensive
duties.
The
30-year-old was an almost ever-present in the Carlton Town team in 2018/19 and
prior to joining Carlton, he featured for Basford.
He
joined Northern Premier Division One Midlands club Belper Town in the summer of
2019 and then moved onto then-league rivals Ilkeston Town in May 2020 before returning
to the Nailers in May 2021.
He
joined NPL Premier outfit Matlock Town in February 2022 and then re-joined
Belper a month later.
He
helped the Nailers to win promotion to the NPL Premier in 2021/22.
Basford
boss Mark Clifford told the club’s website: “I’m really pleased to add both
Riece and Josh to our squad. They add quality, flexibility, and depth to our
squad and have shown their worth in recent matches and training.
“As
late additions to our pre-season squad, I am really pleased with the group and
strength-in-depth as we now turn all eyes to Saturday’s trip to Royston”. |